how do i check my system registry file

[rnowrang]

Ho do I check my system registry file? Thanks.

Rajeev

 

[wolluf]

Check it for what? - More details please.

 

[cdlvj]

I believe that rnowrang is looking for the tool which Win 98 had in the MSINFO32 program to verify that the registry was ok.

 

[rnowrang]

How do I view and edit the sys registry file i guess?

rn

 

[bcastner]

Start, Run, regedit

Notes:

. the registry is not a single file, but at least 6 files called "Hives": system, sam, security, software, default, and user.

. if the registry is corrupt, XP will attempt to repair it at startup. If it cannot, it will not start.

 

[rnowrang]

thanks for your help.

rn

 

[bcastner]

There are good registry cleaners. For freeware, this is popular:

http://www.toniarts.com/products.ph...69&PHPSESSID=37715bc34b784cea3d81af85da824d69

Make sure you have a good backup plan. I use both of these products:

http://home.t-online.de/home/lars.hederer/erunt/

 

[rnowrang]

thanks for the links. what do you think about "Registry Mechanic"? Is that any good? thanks.

Rajeev

 

[linney]

Plenty of suggestions here.

Registry cleaner recommendations?
thread779-755465

Never used Registry Mechanic.