XP registry restore from DOS mode - urgent please (OT)

Hello guys,

I used windows Twiks tool to enable Window Auto log in ... However,
something wrong happend
and now the windows is not loging at all! It just remains there like
freezing.

When I start it in the Safe mode, it brings the message, either your user
name or password is not
correct ... but doesn't allow me enter my password. But it goes to the safe
Dos mode.

So I still have access to Dos prompt. Can I restore registry from Dos prompt
to solve this issue?
I also have access to Registry. Can I alter the registry to fix this issue?

Any help will be highly appreciated!

TA

Go back to a good copy of the registry.
Toggle F8 ( when, verifying DMI pool message comes on ) or Press Ctrl
during bootup, depends on your computer.
Select, Safe mode Command prompt
After the C prompt, type > scanreg /restore
Follow the prompts and select a registry dated prior to the problems.

This article describes how to restore a backup copy of the Windows 98
or Windows Millennium Edition (Me) registry scanreg /restore
http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...&NoWebContent=1

Restore Operation Failed
http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...b;EN-US;q220878
Microsoft Windows 98
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition

sorry but i mentioned it was windows XP. because I couldn't find Scanreg /
restore
therefore I asked the question ...

how you do it in XP?


<jmatt@webace.com.au> wrote in message
news:1133180453.753825.304630@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
> Go back to a good copy of the registry.
> Toggle F8 ( when, verifying DMI pool message comes on ) or Press Ctrl
> during bootup, depends on your computer.
> Select, Safe mode Command prompt
> After the C prompt, type > scanreg /restore
> Follow the prompts and select a registry dated prior to the problems.
>
> This article describes how to restore a backup copy of the Windows 98
> or Windows Millennium Edition (Me) registry scanreg /restore
> http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...&NoWebContent=1
>
> Restore Operation Failed
> http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...b;EN-US;q220878
> Microsoft Windows 98
> Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
>

Opp's sorry.

Try System Restore, I have had good results using this way or Safe
Mode, different to Last Known Good Configuration in Safe Mode.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/...ew_03may19.mspx
System Restore is accessed the following way:

1. It's a good practice to shut down all other applications before
using System Restore, as it requires a full-system reboot to complete
the installation. Connecting to the internet is not required, however.
So shut all applications. Then click "Start."

2. Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore.
Then the program will load.
Here's a screen shot of the program-entry
screen:http://www.techbuilder.org/recipes/60402485

Or,

If System Restore doesn't work in Normal Mode, it might work in Safe
Mode.
Toggle F8 or Press Ctrl ( depends on your comp ) during bootup ( just
before, verifying DMI pool, message comes on )
Select Safe Mode.
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPOR...001060608000039
http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...2&Product=winxp
http://www.whtvcable.com/virusremoval%20.htm
http://www.techbuilder.org/recipes/60402485
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/...ew_03may19.mspx

On Mon, 28 Nov 2005 21:22:58 +1100, "Annie"
<myjunksandforums@gmail.com> wrote:

>Hello guys,
>
>I used windows Twiks tool to enable Window Auto log in ... However,
>something wrong happend
>and now the windows is not loging at all! It just remains there like
>freezing.
>
>When I start it in the Safe mode, it brings the message, either your user
>name or password is not
>correct ... but doesn't allow me enter my password. But it goes to the safe
>Dos mode.
>
>So I still have access to Dos prompt. Can I restore registry from Dos prompt
>to solve this issue?
>I also have access to Registry. Can I alter the registry to fix this issue?
>
>Any help will be highly appreciated!
>
>TA
>

Registry - Restore

Press F8 at boot up and you will se the option to load last good
configuration (this restores the registry). If you have system restore
on then you can restore system files just by booting into safe mode,
right click My Computer and selecting properties, now select the
restore tab.

HOW TO: Back Up, Edit, and Restore the Registry in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...KB;EN-US;322756

Damaged Registry Repair and Recovery in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/318159/


How to recover from a corrupted registry that prevents Windows XP from
starting
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307545

WARNING Do not use the procedure that is described in this article if
your computer has an OEM-installed operating system. The system hive
on OEM installations creates passwords and user accounts that did not
exist previously. If you use the procedure that is described in this
article, you may not be able to log back into the recovery console to
restore the original registry hives.

Shadow

More here.

How to Recover from a Corrupted Registry that Prevents Windows XP from
Starting, in 10 minutes or less.
http://www.aade.com/XPhint/XPrecovery.htm