need to clear some registry entries

[shirleyowl]

I need to clear some old registry entries from Roxio ECDC5 platinum.
But i cannot find out how to find them, which ones they are etc.
I am having difficulties with the support site at Roxio so came to my friends on TEK-Tips.
TIA Shirley

Kind thoughts in these troubled times Using my PC Celeron111 433mhz, 30Gb+8GB 256 RAM WinME
iMac OSX 10.2.4 17"Flat panel 80gb,800mhz,256 Ram, Superdrive

 

[Comtech]

Might I ask why you need to remove these entries?
Are you trying to use a different burning program?
Are you getting a specific error? Cheers,
Jim

http://members.cnx.net/reboot/

 

[GrannySmith]

Sorry posted this on a couple of sites so forgot taht I hadnt given all the information, Using Win 98 first
I had a hard drive failure, bought new one, installed ECDC5 again, had another problem, might have been a virus as all my internet programs failed, Yahoo messenger. outlook express Internet explorer etc, etc. Despite having NAV 2001 on it.
so I installed winME, as I thought some of the problems were because I had used that before and Pinnacle my husband was using this but intermittently , might not be working because of that.
This wiped out a lot of the software
Tried to back up my system so I could reformat and start fresh, I tried using HPdirect CD because I didnt want to re-install ECDC5 until I had reformatted, but got a message Roxio kernel is trying to use this program or words to that effect.
So then I reinstalled ECCD5 tried to back up my files but the program wouldnt start, I had most peculiar things happen on the screen.
so I checked out the problem and found that I probably had old registry entries which I needed to delete.
so that is where I am now. but due to registration problems with roxio I was unable to access their support sites.
That is why I am trying to find out what the registry entries are that I need to look for so I can delete them. I am so glad I have my apple so that I can use it to access sites like this But my husband needs to use the PC for his video editing.
Hope this is enough information.
Kind thoughts
shirley apple iMac 17"Flat panel, 80GB 800mhz Superdrive, RunningOSX 10.2.4
Canon Lide scanner Canon S520 IJ Printer

 

[Comtech]

OK, first I doubt that removing a few Roxio entries will help. If you've completely reinstalled the software, and it's still not working, then it could be any number of things.
One thing to do is check then updating the ASPI layer.
Not much help if you can't get on the net though.
For everything to fail to access the net, it could be anything from a fried modem, or NIC, to corrupt TCP/IP Protocalls, bad cable/phone line, the list goes on.
Have you tried a reinstall of Windows over top of the existing one? This will usually help somewhat.
After that get on the net, get the ASPI layer update, and burn what you must before reformatting.

To make a long story short, the easy way is to install windows again, either over top, or a new install, and then get the data saved that you need. Then you can format and start fresh.
To install over top, keeping all settings and programs in place, rename win/com to win.bak in the c:\windows folder, then boot to the Windows CD, and install. All you have to do is change the default install path from c:\windows.000 to c:\windows Cheers,
Jim

http://members.cnx.net/reboot/

 

[shirleyowl]

Hi JIm, Sorry forgot to say that I had I think installed wndows ME over the top,. My modem could dial out but no programs to access the web so I managed to get Netscape from a magazine cover disc.
so I can now access the web.

can you explain what ASPI is please
I will try re-installing ME over the top again tho.
Can I have one by one instructiosn about renaming the C/Win folder, e.g. how do I get to it. throught the bios. or in Start run. I have used PCs for 15 years but rarely go inot the basics of the system. however I am becoming familiar with more of it as time goes on and my PC keeps going wrong.
Also how do I actually cahnge the default path.
sorry to be so dumb on this.
I appreciate your time.
thanks very much.
Kind thoughts
shirley Using my PC Celeron111 433mhz, 30Gb+8GB 256 RAM WinME
iMac OSX 10.2.4 17"Flat panel 80gb,800mhz,256 Ram, Superdrive

 

[Comtech]

ASPI is actually a throwback from SCSI disk days, but applies to burners, that use the same sort of drivers to burn CD's (oversimplified explanation), either way, you need an ASPI layer to burn, so if yours is corrupt or missing, things don't work.
To reinstall ME:
First you need to rename the file "win.com" found in the c:\windows folder
If you can get into Windows, just use Explorer, find it, and rename it to win.bak
If you can't get into Windows, boot to any startup disk.
From the A:\ prompt, type: c: and hit Enter
From the C:\ prompt, type: cd windows {Enter}
At the c:\windows prompt, type: ren win.com win.bak {Enter}
Restart the computer, and go into the BIOS setup.
In the Advanced screen, change the boot sequence to read CD-ROM first, doesn't matter what comes after that.
Insert the ME CD, and restart the computer.
When prompted, hit the "any key" to boot from CD-ROM
This will start the Windows setup.
Part way through the installation, you will be prompted to what path you want to install windows to.
It should say in the box: c:\windows.000
Simply delete the .000 so it reads c:\windows
Continue the install.
This will install Windows over top of the one that's already there, so you don't lose any settings or data.

To do a "parallel" install:
This is the option to have a NEW installation of Windows on the computer, while keeping the old intact, but NOT bootable.
Boot to a DOS diskette.
Change to c: as per instructions above
At the c:\ prompt, type: ren c:\windows c:\winbak
Restart, change BIOS boot sequence, boot to the CD, and continue as above.
You will have a plain new installation after this. Everything you HAD is still there, but no programs will run.
From here, I would immediately install your burning program, and burn all your backups.
Next would be to start fresh, which only requires a format before the install.
Boot to any good DOS diskette.
At the A:\ prompt, type: format c: /u {Enter}
Let it finish, give the drive a label if you like (not necessary).
Change boot sequence in BIOS as above, and continue to install a fresh Windows.
Now you can restore any backups, and install all your software.

If, after you do the "install over top" you find that windows is working nicely, and all your programs work, you may want to stop there, and not bother with a fresh install. It's up to you, however, it may never work correctly until you do a fresh install.

Hope this helps Cheers,
Jim

http://members.cnx.net/reboot/