Unable to delete registry keys

[JeffJS]

I am running Win2k Pro SP4. I have removed a time-limited program from my PC now that the eval has expired. When I check the registry there are still entries in the reg pointing to the program. When I try to remove the keys I get the message that I cannot delete them. It doesnt say why or what I should do to remove them. I have tried safe mode, reinstallinf and removing the app, several reg editors but to no avail. Is there something I am missing here. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks
Jeff

 

[bcastner]

Right-click the key and change the Permissions to allow yourself to delete the key.

Remember that the permissions are set on the key and not the value.

 

[JeffJS]

Hello,

I seem to need a dummies course in reg editing. I cant even see / get to a menu where I can edit permissions (where is it ?). I have admin rights to the PC.

 

[bcastner]

right-click the key, a menu appears, select Permissions.
You need to use reged32.

 

[JeffJS]

Hello again, right, now I am using the correct regedit32 and the error I am getting says I cant even access the key because it is corrupt, but it wont let me delete it either. I have tried to edit other keys and they are fine. I am not getting any corruption errors when running 3rd party reg fixers so I am at a loss as to what is happening here.
Thanks for your help.

 

[tsuji]

Hello JeffJS,

What is the key's name?

regards - tsuji

 

[bcastner]

http://is-it-true.org/nt/nt2000/atips/atips15.shtml

 

[JeffJS]

Hi all, thanks for your replies and sorry for not getting back to you earlier but I had a bit of a problem. Needless to say this reg problem had to go away for a while. I have tried the suggestions given but still with no joy. The software installed was Adrem Server Manager 4. After the trial period I removed it. Then having done a regscan/fix there are some left over bits referring to the software, but I am unable to remove them. The keys are :

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ADREM\Serve Manager
and \Setup

Both keys appear to have no values but I cannot delete them. If the problem does not go away I will probably just reinstall Win2k and ghost it before I install any software.
I Believe the program checks for the presence of an Internet connection and checks their website to count down the number of days left in the evaluation period. I am not wanting to circumnavigate the protection of their software but I do not agree with them modifying my registry and not being able to remove it. If there is anyone who has used this program and knows a solution I would be most gtrateful for your reply.

Many Thanks

Jeff