HELP! replacing registry

[Andy]

The registry is something I seldom edit, so this is the
first time I damaged something. HELP!!!

I deleted the kbdclass keys trying to eliminate a port
error in the event viewer. Well, no keyboard when windows
boots now. I exported the registry before I made changes,
so now i would like to put the old one back in place. How
do you do that from a dos prompt?

The system does boot to the login screen, but I can't type
the password in once the registry loads. If I could get
past the login, I could use a mouse to replace the
registry with my exported version, and restore my system.
Arghhh!!!!

 

[Dave Patrick]

Exporting the registry is not really an acceptable backup. You can't import
the entire registry. If you run Programs|Accessories|System Tools|Backup,
then choose ERD, then if you check the box for "Also backup....", then the
reg will also be backed up to
%windir%\repair\RegBack
leaving the
%windir%\repair\
directory files intact as original installation.

Repair, Recovery, and Restore
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/techinfo/reskit/samplechapters/fndc/fndc_rec_uctu.asp

You'll find them in
%windir%\system32\config

the current_user hive is in
\Documents and Settings\%user%
ntuser.dat

The last reg backup files in
%windir%\repair\RegBack

and the original as-installed files in
%windir%\repair

If the system hive, It may be possible to rename the system hive found in
%windir%\system32\config\system
to system.old
then copy
%windir%\repair\regback\system
to
%windir%\system32\config\system

If that fails (or in the case of no backups) you haven't much choice but to
copy/ use the original-as-installed system hive from
%windir%\repair\system
to
%windir%\system32\config\system

You'll need to reinstall the device drivers for any hardware added since the
original OS install.

To start the Recovery Console, start the computer from the Windows 2000
Setup CD or the Windows 2000 Setup floppy disks. If you do not have Setup
floppy disks and your computer cannot start from the Windows 2000 Setup CD,
use another Windows 2000-based computer to create the Setup floppy disks.
Press ENTER at the "Setup Notification" screen. Press R to repair a Windows
2000 installation, and then press C to use the Recovery Console. The
Recovery Console then prompts you for the administrator password. If you do
not have the correct password, Recovery Console does not allow access to the
computer. If an incorrect password is entered three times, the Recovery
Console quits and restarts the computer. Once the password has been
validated, you have full access to the Recovery Console, but limited access
to the hard disk. You can only access the following folders on your
computer: %systemroot% and %windir%

--
Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect.

:
| The registry is something I seldom edit, so this is the
| first time I damaged something. HELP!!!
|
| I deleted the kbdclass keys trying to eliminate a port
| error in the event viewer. Well, no keyboard when windows
| boots now. I exported the registry before I made changes,
| so now i would like to put the old one back in place. How
| do you do that from a dos prompt?
|
| The system does boot to the login screen, but I can't type
| the password in once the registry loads. If I could get
| past the login, I could use a mouse to replace the
| registry with my exported version, and restore my system.
| Arghhh!!!!
|
|

 

[Dave Patrick]

Exporting the registry is not really an acceptable backup. You can't import
the entire registry. If you run Programs|Accessories|System Tools|Backup,
then choose ERD, then if you check the box for "Also backup....", then the
reg will also be backed up to
%windir%\repair\RegBack
leaving the
%windir%\repair\
directory files intact as original installation.

Repair, Recovery, and Restore
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/techinfo/reskit/samplechapters/fndc/fndc_rec_uctu.asp

You'll find them in
%windir%\system32\config

the current_user hive is in
\Documents and Settings\%user%
ntuser.dat

The last reg backup files in
%windir%\repair\RegBack

and the original as-installed files in
%windir%\repair

If the system hive, It may be possible to rename the system hive found in
%windir%\system32\config\system
to system.old
then copy
%windir%\repair\regback\system
to
%windir%\system32\config\system

If that fails (or in the case of no backups) you haven't much choice but to
copy/ use the original-as-installed system hive from
%windir%\repair\system
to
%windir%\system32\config\system

You'll need to reinstall the device drivers for any hardware added since the
original OS install.

To start the Recovery Console, start the computer from the Windows 2000
Setup CD or the Windows 2000 Setup floppy disks. If you do not have Setup
floppy disks and your computer cannot start from the Windows 2000 Setup CD,
use another Windows 2000-based computer to create the Setup floppy disks.
Press ENTER at the "Setup Notification" screen. Press R to repair a Windows
2000 installation, and then press C to use the Recovery Console. The
Recovery Console then prompts you for the administrator password. If you do
not have the correct password, Recovery Console does not allow access to the
computer. If an incorrect password is entered three times, the Recovery
Console quits and restarts the computer. Once the password has been
validated, you have full access to the Recovery Console, but limited access
to the hard disk. You can only access the following folders on your
computer: %systemroot% and %windir%

--
Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect.

:
| The registry is something I seldom edit, so this is the
| first time I damaged something. HELP!!!
|
| I deleted the kbdclass keys trying to eliminate a port
| error in the event viewer. Well, no keyboard when windows
| boots now. I exported the registry before I made changes,
| so now i would like to put the old one back in place. How
| do you do that from a dos prompt?
|
| The system does boot to the login screen, but I can't type
| the password in once the registry loads. If I could get
| past the login, I could use a mouse to replace the
| registry with my exported version, and restore my system.
| Arghhh!!!!
|
|

 

[Guest]

Patrick,

I'm so mad at myself for messing with the registry in that
manner. I'm good with the OS, but don't understand the
Registry fully, so I am generally very cautious. First
time I've screwed one up.

Anyway, you're saying that my exported regbackup.reg file
is most likely useless in this instance, because I
exported it?

I think all the backups are corrupt as well, because it
gets to the login screen. Without a keyboard though, I
can't type the damn password in.

If I can login somehow, I think I can use the mouse to
import my exported registry file, then reboot to restore
my system. Is it possible to log directly into w2k if you
know the password? Can I edit the current registry and
insert the password to bypass the log screen?

The keyboard works fine in the recovery console, and I can
access the machine via the network as well, at the login
screen.

My last resort was simply to reload w2k through the repair
feature past the install from the CD. I don't really have
a problem with doing that I guess, but I spent a few hours
repairing the system for a client. It was running
beautifully after I fixed a bunch of problems she
created. That damn port error on the kbdclass in the
event viewer was bugging me though. I was going to let
the error ride, because it really wasn't hurting
anything. Errors bother me though, so I couldn't resist
trying something to eliminate the error. arghhhhh

Another thought I had was to load the regbackup.reg into
another computer, than transfer the registry files to a
disk or via the network to the damaged machine before
rebooting the sacrificial lamb machine. Then F8 the
sacrificial lamb and do a last known boot to restore the
old registry that machine. Do you think that would work?

-----Original Message-----
Exporting the registry is not really an acceptable backup. You can't import
the entire registry. If you run

Programs|Accessories|System Tools|Backup,

then choose ERD, then if you check the box for "Also backup....", then the
reg will also be backed up to
%windir%\repair\RegBack
leaving the
%windir%\repair\
directory files intact as original installation.

Repair, Recovery, and Restore
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/techinfo/reskit/sampl echapters/fndc/fndc_rec_uctu.asp

You'll find them in
%windir%\system32\config

the current_user hive is in
\Documents and Settings\%user%
ntuser.dat

The last reg backup files in
%windir%\repair\RegBack

and the original as-installed files in
%windir%\repair

If the system hive, It may be possible to rename the system hive found in
%windir%\system32\config\system
to system.old
then copy
%windir%\repair\regback\system
to
%windir%\system32\config\system

If that fails (or in the case of no backups) you haven't much choice but to
copy/ use the original-as-installed system hive from
%windir%\repair\system
to
%windir%\system32\config\system

You'll need to reinstall the device drivers for any hardware added since the
original OS install.

To start the Recovery Console, start the computer from the Windows 2000
Setup CD or the Windows 2000 Setup floppy disks. If you do not have Setup
floppy disks and your computer cannot start from the Windows 2000 Setup CD,
use another Windows 2000-based computer to create the Setup floppy disks.
Press ENTER at the "Setup Notification" screen. Press R to repair a Windows
2000 installation, and then press C to use the Recovery Console. The
Recovery Console then prompts you for the administrator password. If you do
not have the correct password, Recovery Console does not allow access to the
computer. If an incorrect password is entered three times, the Recovery
Console quits and restarts the computer. Once the password has been
validated, you have full access to the Recovery Console, but limited access
to the hard disk. You can only access the following folders on your
computer: %systemroot% and %windir%

--
Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect.

:
| The registry is something I seldom edit, so this is the
| first time I damaged something. HELP!!!
|
| I deleted the kbdclass keys trying to eliminate a port
| error in the event viewer. Well, no keyboard when windows
| boots now. I exported the registry before I made changes,
| so now i would like to put the old one back in place. How
| do you do that from a dos prompt?
|
| The system does boot to the login screen, but I can't type
| the password in once the registry loads. If I could get
| past the login, I could use a mouse to replace the
| registry with my exported version, and restore my system.
| Arghhh!!!!
|
|


.

 

[Guest]

Patrick,

I'm so mad at myself for messing with the registry in that
manner. I'm good with the OS, but don't understand the
Registry fully, so I am generally very cautious. First
time I've screwed one up.

Anyway, you're saying that my exported regbackup.reg file
is most likely useless in this instance, because I
exported it?

I think all the backups are corrupt as well, because it
gets to the login screen. Without a keyboard though, I
can't type the damn password in.

If I can login somehow, I think I can use the mouse to
import my exported registry file, then reboot to restore
my system. Is it possible to log directly into w2k if you
know the password? Can I edit the current registry and
insert the password to bypass the log screen?

The keyboard works fine in the recovery console, and I can
access the machine via the network as well, at the login
screen.

My last resort was simply to reload w2k through the repair
feature past the install from the CD. I don't really have
a problem with doing that I guess, but I spent a few hours
repairing the system for a client. It was running
beautifully after I fixed a bunch of problems she
created. That damn port error on the kbdclass in the
event viewer was bugging me though. I was going to let
the error ride, because it really wasn't hurting
anything. Errors bother me though, so I couldn't resist
trying something to eliminate the error. arghhhhh

Another thought I had was to load the regbackup.reg into
another computer, than transfer the registry files to a
disk or via the network to the damaged machine before
rebooting the sacrificial lamb machine. Then F8 the
sacrificial lamb and do a last known boot to restore the
old registry that machine. Do you think that would work?

-----Original Message-----
Exporting the registry is not really an acceptable backup. You can't import
the entire registry. If you run

Programs|Accessories|System Tools|Backup,

then choose ERD, then if you check the box for "Also backup....", then the
reg will also be backed up to
%windir%\repair\RegBack
leaving the
%windir%\repair\
directory files intact as original installation.

Repair, Recovery, and Restore
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/techinfo/reskit/sampl echapters/fndc/fndc_rec_uctu.asp

You'll find them in
%windir%\system32\config

the current_user hive is in
\Documents and Settings\%user%
ntuser.dat

The last reg backup files in
%windir%\repair\RegBack

and the original as-installed files in
%windir%\repair

If the system hive, It may be possible to rename the system hive found in
%windir%\system32\config\system
to system.old
then copy
%windir%\repair\regback\system
to
%windir%\system32\config\system

If that fails (or in the case of no backups) you haven't much choice but to
copy/ use the original-as-installed system hive from
%windir%\repair\system
to
%windir%\system32\config\system

You'll need to reinstall the device drivers for any hardware added since the
original OS install.

To start the Recovery Console, start the computer from the Windows 2000
Setup CD or the Windows 2000 Setup floppy disks. If you do not have Setup
floppy disks and your computer cannot start from the Windows 2000 Setup CD,
use another Windows 2000-based computer to create the Setup floppy disks.
Press ENTER at the "Setup Notification" screen. Press R to repair a Windows
2000 installation, and then press C to use the Recovery Console. The
Recovery Console then prompts you for the administrator password. If you do
not have the correct password, Recovery Console does not allow access to the
computer. If an incorrect password is entered three times, the Recovery
Console quits and restarts the computer. Once the password has been
validated, you have full access to the Recovery Console, but limited access
to the hard disk. You can only access the following folders on your
computer: %systemroot% and %windir%

--
Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect.

:
| The registry is something I seldom edit, so this is the
| first time I damaged something. HELP!!!
|
| I deleted the kbdclass keys trying to eliminate a port
| error in the event viewer. Well, no keyboard when windows
| boots now. I exported the registry before I made changes,
| so now i would like to put the old one back in place. How
| do you do that from a dos prompt?
|
| The system does boot to the login screen, but I can't type
| the password in once the registry loads. If I could get
| past the login, I could use a mouse to replace the
| registry with my exported version, and restore my system.
| Arghhh!!!!
|
|


.

 

[Dave Patrick]

You really need to re-read my reply.

--
Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect.

| Patrick, (actually Dave)
|
| I'm so mad at myself for messing with the registry in that
| manner. I'm good with the OS, but don't understand the
| Registry fully, so I am generally very cautious. First
| time I've screwed one up.
|
| Anyway, you're saying that my exported regbackup.reg file
| is most likely useless in this instance, because I
| exported it?
|
| I think all the backups are corrupt as well, because it
| gets to the login screen. Without a keyboard though, I
| can't type the damn password in.
|
| If I can login somehow, I think I can use the mouse to
| import my exported registry file, then reboot to restore
| my system. Is it possible to log directly into w2k if you
| know the password? Can I edit the current registry and
| insert the password to bypass the log screen?
|
| The keyboard works fine in the recovery console, and I can
| access the machine via the network as well, at the login
| screen.
|
| My last resort was simply to reload w2k through the repair
| feature past the install from the CD. I don't really have
| a problem with doing that I guess, but I spent a few hours
| repairing the system for a client. It was running
| beautifully after I fixed a bunch of problems she
| created. That damn port error on the kbdclass in the
| event viewer was bugging me though. I was going to let
| the error ride, because it really wasn't hurting
| anything. Errors bother me though, so I couldn't resist
| trying something to eliminate the error. arghhhhh
|
| Another thought I had was to load the regbackup.reg into
| another computer, than transfer the registry files to a
| disk or via the network to the damaged machine before
| rebooting the sacrificial lamb machine. Then F8 the
| sacrificial lamb and do a last known boot to restore the
| old registry that machine. Do you think that would work?

 

[Dave Patrick]

You really need to re-read my reply.

--
Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect.

| Patrick, (actually Dave)
|
| I'm so mad at myself for messing with the registry in that
| manner. I'm good with the OS, but don't understand the
| Registry fully, so I am generally very cautious. First
| time I've screwed one up.
|
| Anyway, you're saying that my exported regbackup.reg file
| is most likely useless in this instance, because I
| exported it?
|
| I think all the backups are corrupt as well, because it
| gets to the login screen. Without a keyboard though, I
| can't type the damn password in.
|
| If I can login somehow, I think I can use the mouse to
| import my exported registry file, then reboot to restore
| my system. Is it possible to log directly into w2k if you
| know the password? Can I edit the current registry and
| insert the password to bypass the log screen?
|
| The keyboard works fine in the recovery console, and I can
| access the machine via the network as well, at the login
| screen.
|
| My last resort was simply to reload w2k through the repair
| feature past the install from the CD. I don't really have
| a problem with doing that I guess, but I spent a few hours
| repairing the system for a client. It was running
| beautifully after I fixed a bunch of problems she
| created. That damn port error on the kbdclass in the
| event viewer was bugging me though. I was going to let
| the error ride, because it really wasn't hurting
| anything. Errors bother me though, so I couldn't resist
| trying something to eliminate the error. arghhhhh
|
| Another thought I had was to load the regbackup.reg into
| another computer, than transfer the registry files to a
| disk or via the network to the damaged machine before
| rebooting the sacrificial lamb machine. Then F8 the
| sacrificial lamb and do a last known boot to restore the
| old registry that machine. Do you think that would work?

 

[Guest]

Patrick,

I called Microsoft, and they agreed that repairing the
system through the installation disk was the best route to
take. Replacing the system registry with the original
back-up will wipe out all the installed software. This
system was upgraded from WinNT, and there were many
problems on the upgrade. The original registry has those
problems imbedded in the registry, and replacing that will
most likely hurt the OS considerably as it stands now. I
would not only have to fix the software, I'd also have to
fix all the devices. They told me the least painful was
to perform a repair on the OS, not replace the registry
with an old version.

Just thought you'd like to know. I will be making a back-
up of the current one after I fix it.

I wish I could just add they kbdclass hey back to the
system hive. arghhhhhh.....

Thank you for your time and thoughts on my self-inflicted
problem. It's really nice to have a place to ask
questions, and get a quick response.

Thanks Again, and a Happy New Year to you!!!
Andy

-----Original Message-----
You really need to re-read my reply.

--
Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect.

| Patrick, (actually Dave)
|
| I'm so mad at myself for messing with the registry in that
| manner. I'm good with the OS, but don't understand the
| Registry fully, so I am generally very cautious. First
| time I've screwed one up.
|
| Anyway, you're saying that my exported regbackup.reg file
| is most likely useless in this instance, because I
| exported it?
|
| I think all the backups are corrupt as well, because it
| gets to the login screen. Without a keyboard though, I
| can't type the damn password in.
|
| If I can login somehow, I think I can use the mouse to
| import my exported registry file, then reboot to restore
| my system. Is it possible to log directly into w2k if you
| know the password? Can I edit the current registry and
| insert the password to bypass the log screen?
|
| The keyboard works fine in the recovery console, and I can
| access the machine via the network as well, at the login
| screen.
|
| My last resort was simply to reload w2k through the repair
| feature past the install from the CD. I don't really have
| a problem with doing that I guess, but I spent a few hours
| repairing the system for a client. It was running
| beautifully after I fixed a bunch of problems she
| created. That damn port error on the kbdclass in the
| event viewer was bugging me though. I was going to let
| the error ride, because it really wasn't hurting
| anything. Errors bother me though, so I couldn't resist
| trying something to eliminate the error. arghhhhh
|
| Another thought I had was to load the regbackup.reg into
| another computer, than transfer the registry files to a
| disk or via the network to the damaged machine before
| rebooting the sacrificial lamb machine. Then F8 the
| sacrificial lamb and do a last known boot to restore the
| old registry that machine. Do you think that would work?


.

 

[Guest]

Patrick,

I called Microsoft, and they agreed that repairing the
system through the installation disk was the best route to
take. Replacing the system registry with the original
back-up will wipe out all the installed software. This
system was upgraded from WinNT, and there were many
problems on the upgrade. The original registry has those
problems imbedded in the registry, and replacing that will
most likely hurt the OS considerably as it stands now. I
would not only have to fix the software, I'd also have to
fix all the devices. They told me the least painful was
to perform a repair on the OS, not replace the registry
with an old version.

Just thought you'd like to know. I will be making a back-
up of the current one after I fix it.

I wish I could just add they kbdclass hey back to the
system hive. arghhhhhh.....

Thank you for your time and thoughts on my self-inflicted
problem. It's really nice to have a place to ask
questions, and get a quick response.

Thanks Again, and a Happy New Year to you!!!
Andy

-----Original Message-----
You really need to re-read my reply.

--
Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect.

| Patrick, (actually Dave)
|
| I'm so mad at myself for messing with the registry in that
| manner. I'm good with the OS, but don't understand the
| Registry fully, so I am generally very cautious. First
| time I've screwed one up.
|
| Anyway, you're saying that my exported regbackup.reg file
| is most likely useless in this instance, because I
| exported it?
|
| I think all the backups are corrupt as well, because it
| gets to the login screen. Without a keyboard though, I
| can't type the damn password in.
|
| If I can login somehow, I think I can use the mouse to
| import my exported registry file, then reboot to restore
| my system. Is it possible to log directly into w2k if you
| know the password? Can I edit the current registry and
| insert the password to bypass the log screen?
|
| The keyboard works fine in the recovery console, and I can
| access the machine via the network as well, at the login
| screen.
|
| My last resort was simply to reload w2k through the repair
| feature past the install from the CD. I don't really have
| a problem with doing that I guess, but I spent a few hours
| repairing the system for a client. It was running
| beautifully after I fixed a bunch of problems she
| created. That damn port error on the kbdclass in the
| event viewer was bugging me though. I was going to let
| the error ride, because it really wasn't hurting
| anything. Errors bother me though, so I couldn't resist
| trying something to eliminate the error. arghhhhh
|
| Another thought I had was to load the regbackup.reg into
| another computer, than transfer the registry files to a
| disk or via the network to the damaged machine before
| rebooting the sacrificial lamb machine. Then F8 the
| sacrificial lamb and do a last known boot to restore the
| old registry that machine. Do you think that would work?


.

 

[Mark V]

Patrick,

I'm so mad at myself for messing with the registry in that
manner. I'm good with the OS, but don't understand the
Registry fully, so I am generally very cautious. First
time I've screwed one up.

Anyway, you're saying that my exported regbackup.reg file
is most likely useless in this instance, because I
exported it?

I think all the backups are corrupt as well, because it
gets to the login screen. Without a keyboard though, I
can't type the damn password in.

If I can login somehow, I think I can use the mouse to
import my exported registry file, then reboot to restore
my system. Is it possible to log directly into w2k if you
know the password? Can I edit the current registry and
insert the password to bypass the log screen?

The keyboard works fine in the recovery console, and I can
access the machine via the network as well, at the login
screen.

You say you can access the system over the network? Then you can
possibly do remote registry access and hand add the key(s)/value(s)
from the reference .REG file perhaps. Lot of variables and unknowns
but possibly worth a try. YMMV

My last resort was simply to reload w2k through the repair
feature past the install from the CD. I don't really have
a problem with doing that I guess, but I spent a few hours
repairing the system for a client. It was running
beautifully after I fixed a bunch of problems she
created. That damn port error on the kbdclass in the
event viewer was bugging me though. I was going to let
the error ride, because it really wasn't hurting
anything. Errors bother me though, so I couldn't resist
trying something to eliminate the error. arghhhhh

Another thought I had was to load the regbackup.reg into
another computer, than transfer the registry files to a
disk or via the network to the damaged machine before
rebooting the sacrificial lamb machine. Then F8 the
sacrificial lamb and do a last known boot to restore the
old registry that machine. Do you think that would work?

-----Original Message-----
Exporting the registry is not really an acceptable backup. You can't import
the entire registry. If you run

Programs|Accessories|System Tools|Backup,

then choose ERD, then if you check the box for "Also backup....", then the
reg will also be backed up to
%windir%\repair\RegBack
leaving the
%windir%\repair\
directory files intact as original installation.

Repair, Recovery, and Restore
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/techinfo/reskit/sampl echapters/fndc/fndc_rec_uctu.asp

You'll find them in
%windir%\system32\config

the current_user hive is in
\Documents and Settings\%user%
ntuser.dat

The last reg backup files in
%windir%\repair\RegBack

and the original as-installed files in
%windir%\repair

If the system hive, It may be possible to rename the system hive found in
%windir%\system32\config\system
to system.old
then copy
%windir%\repair\regback\system
to
%windir%\system32\config\system

If that fails (or in the case of no backups) you haven't much choice but to
copy/ use the original-as-installed system hive from
%windir%\repair\system
to
%windir%\system32\config\system

You'll need to reinstall the device drivers for any hardware added since the
original OS install.

To start the Recovery Console, start the computer from the Windows 2000
Setup CD or the Windows 2000 Setup floppy disks. If you do not have Setup
floppy disks and your computer cannot start from the Windows 2000 Setup CD,
use another Windows 2000-based computer to create the Setup floppy disks.
Press ENTER at the "Setup Notification" screen. Press R to repair a Windows
2000 installation, and then press C to use the Recovery Console. The
Recovery Console then prompts you for the administrator password. If you do
not have the correct password, Recovery Console does not allow access to the
computer. If an incorrect password is entered three times, the Recovery
Console quits and restarts the computer. Once the password has been
validated, you have full access to the Recovery Console, but limited access
to the hard disk. You can only access the following folders on your
computer: %systemroot% and %windir%

--
Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect.

:
| The registry is something I seldom edit, so this is the
| first time I damaged something. HELP!!!
|
| I deleted the kbdclass keys trying to eliminate a port
| error in the event viewer. Well, no keyboard when windows
| boots now. I exported the registry before I made changes,
| so now i would like to put the old one back in place. How
| do you do that from a dos prompt?
|
| The system does boot to the login screen, but I can't type
| the password in once the registry loads. If I could get
| past the login, I could use a mouse to replace the
| registry with my exported version, and restore my system.
| Arghhh!!!!
|
|


.

 

[Mark V]

Patrick,

I'm so mad at myself for messing with the registry in that
manner. I'm good with the OS, but don't understand the
Registry fully, so I am generally very cautious. First
time I've screwed one up.

Anyway, you're saying that my exported regbackup.reg file
is most likely useless in this instance, because I
exported it?

I think all the backups are corrupt as well, because it
gets to the login screen. Without a keyboard though, I
can't type the damn password in.

If I can login somehow, I think I can use the mouse to
import my exported registry file, then reboot to restore
my system. Is it possible to log directly into w2k if you
know the password? Can I edit the current registry and
insert the password to bypass the log screen?

The keyboard works fine in the recovery console, and I can
access the machine via the network as well, at the login
screen.

You say you can access the system over the network? Then you can
possibly do remote registry access and hand add the key(s)/value(s)
from the reference .REG file perhaps. Lot of variables and unknowns
but possibly worth a try. YMMV

My last resort was simply to reload w2k through the repair
feature past the install from the CD. I don't really have
a problem with doing that I guess, but I spent a few hours
repairing the system for a client. It was running
beautifully after I fixed a bunch of problems she
created. That damn port error on the kbdclass in the
event viewer was bugging me though. I was going to let
the error ride, because it really wasn't hurting
anything. Errors bother me though, so I couldn't resist
trying something to eliminate the error. arghhhhh

Another thought I had was to load the regbackup.reg into
another computer, than transfer the registry files to a
disk or via the network to the damaged machine before
rebooting the sacrificial lamb machine. Then F8 the
sacrificial lamb and do a last known boot to restore the
old registry that machine. Do you think that would work?

-----Original Message-----
Exporting the registry is not really an acceptable backup. You can't import
the entire registry. If you run

Programs|Accessories|System Tools|Backup,

then choose ERD, then if you check the box for "Also backup....", then the
reg will also be backed up to
%windir%\repair\RegBack
leaving the
%windir%\repair\
directory files intact as original installation.

Repair, Recovery, and Restore
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/techinfo/reskit/sampl echapters/fndc/fndc_rec_uctu.asp

You'll find them in
%windir%\system32\config

the current_user hive is in
\Documents and Settings\%user%
ntuser.dat

The last reg backup files in
%windir%\repair\RegBack

and the original as-installed files in
%windir%\repair

If the system hive, It may be possible to rename the system hive found in
%windir%\system32\config\system
to system.old
then copy
%windir%\repair\regback\system
to
%windir%\system32\config\system

If that fails (or in the case of no backups) you haven't much choice but to
copy/ use the original-as-installed system hive from
%windir%\repair\system
to
%windir%\system32\config\system

You'll need to reinstall the device drivers for any hardware added since the
original OS install.

To start the Recovery Console, start the computer from the Windows 2000
Setup CD or the Windows 2000 Setup floppy disks. If you do not have Setup
floppy disks and your computer cannot start from the Windows 2000 Setup CD,
use another Windows 2000-based computer to create the Setup floppy disks.
Press ENTER at the "Setup Notification" screen. Press R to repair a Windows
2000 installation, and then press C to use the Recovery Console. The
Recovery Console then prompts you for the administrator password. If you do
not have the correct password, Recovery Console does not allow access to the
computer. If an incorrect password is entered three times, the Recovery
Console quits and restarts the computer. Once the password has been
validated, you have full access to the Recovery Console, but limited access
to the hard disk. You can only access the following folders on your
computer: %systemroot% and %windir%

--
Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect.

:
| The registry is something I seldom edit, so this is the
| first time I damaged something. HELP!!!
|
| I deleted the kbdclass keys trying to eliminate a port
| error in the event viewer. Well, no keyboard when windows
| boots now. I exported the registry before I made changes,
| so now i would like to put the old one back in place. How
| do you do that from a dos prompt?
|
| The system does boot to the login screen, but I can't type
| the password in once the registry loads. If I could get
| past the login, I could use a mouse to replace the
| registry with my exported version, and restore my system.
| Arghhh!!!!
|
|


.

 

[Guest]

I went ahead and did a repair on the OS through the CD.
(Not the recovery console). Sometimes it's quicker to
simply reinstall through repair, and then update the OS
over the net, then trying to find a way around. An hour
and a half later, I'm finished. I spent 4 hours trying to
find a solution to edit the Reg file.

Everything is working great now, and all the software
remained intact.

Thanks,
Andy

-----Original Message-----

Patrick,

I'm so mad at myself for messing with the registry in that
manner. I'm good with the OS, but don't understand the
Registry fully, so I am generally very cautious. First
time I've screwed one up.

Anyway, you're saying that my exported regbackup.reg file
is most likely useless in this instance, because I
exported it?

I think all the backups are corrupt as well, because it
gets to the login screen. Without a keyboard though, I
can't type the damn password in.

If I can login somehow, I think I can use the mouse to
import my exported registry file, then reboot to restore
my system. Is it possible to log directly into w2k if you
know the password? Can I edit the current registry and
insert the password to bypass the log screen?

The keyboard works fine in the recovery console, and I can
access the machine via the network as well, at the login
screen.

You say you can access the system over the network? Then you can
possibly do remote registry access and hand add the key (s)/value(s)
from the reference .REG file perhaps. Lot of variables and unknowns
but possibly worth a try. YMMV

My last resort was simply to reload w2k through the repair
feature past the install from the CD. I don't really have
a problem with doing that I guess, but I spent a few hours
repairing the system for a client. It was running
beautifully after I fixed a bunch of problems she
created. That damn port error on the kbdclass in the
event viewer was bugging me though. I was going to let
the error ride, because it really wasn't hurting
anything. Errors bother me though, so I couldn't resist
trying something to eliminate the error. arghhhhh

Another thought I had was to load the regbackup.reg into
another computer, than transfer the registry files to a
disk or via the network to the damaged machine before
rebooting the sacrificial lamb machine. Then F8 the
sacrificial lamb and do a last known boot to restore the
old registry that machine. Do you think that would work?

-----Original Message-----
Exporting the registry is not really an acceptable backup. You can't import
the entire registry. If you run

Programs|Accessories|System Tools|Backup,

then choose ERD, then if you check the box for "Also backup....", then the
reg will also be backed up to
%windir%\repair\RegBack
leaving the
%windir%\repair\
directory files intact as original installation.

Repair, Recovery, and Restore
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/techinfo/reskit/sam

pl
echapters/fndc/fndc_rec_uctu.asp

You'll find them in
%windir%\system32\config

the current_user hive is in
\Documents and Settings\%user%
ntuser.dat

The last reg backup files in
%windir%\repair\RegBack

and the original as-installed files in
%windir%\repair

If the system hive, It may be possible to rename the system hive found in
%windir%\system32\config\system
to system.old
then copy
%windir%\repair\regback\system
to
%windir%\system32\config\system

If that fails (or in the case of no backups) you

haven't
much choice but to

copy/ use the original-as-installed system hive from
%windir%\repair\system
to
%windir%\system32\config\system

You'll need to reinstall the device drivers for any hardware added since the
original OS install.

To start the Recovery Console, start the computer from the Windows 2000
Setup CD or the Windows 2000 Setup floppy disks. If you do not have Setup
floppy disks and your computer cannot start from the Windows 2000 Setup CD,
use another Windows 2000-based computer to create the Setup floppy disks.
Press ENTER at the "Setup Notification" screen. Press R to repair a Windows
2000 installation, and then press C to use the Recovery Console. The
Recovery Console then prompts you for the administrator password. If you do
not have the correct password, Recovery Console does

not
allow access to the

computer. If an incorrect password is entered three times, the Recovery
Console quits and restarts the computer. Once the password has been
validated, you have full access to the Recovery

Console,
but limited access

to the hard disk. You can only access the following folders on your
computer: %systemroot% and %windir%

--
Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect.

:
| The registry is something I seldom edit, so this is the
| first time I damaged something. HELP!!!
|
| I deleted the kbdclass keys trying to eliminate a port
| error in the event viewer. Well, no keyboard when windows
| boots now. I exported the registry before I made changes,
| so now i would like to put the old one back in

place.
How

| do you do that from a dos prompt?
|
| The system does boot to the login screen, but I can't type
| the password in once the registry loads. If I could get
| past the login, I could use a mouse to replace the
| registry with my exported version, and restore my system.
| Arghhh!!!!
|
|


.

.

 

[Guest]

I went ahead and did a repair on the OS through the CD.
(Not the recovery console). Sometimes it's quicker to
simply reinstall through repair, and then update the OS
over the net, then trying to find a way around. An hour
and a half later, I'm finished. I spent 4 hours trying to
find a solution to edit the Reg file.

Everything is working great now, and all the software
remained intact.

Thanks,
Andy

-----Original Message-----

Patrick,

I'm so mad at myself for messing with the registry in that
manner. I'm good with the OS, but don't understand the
Registry fully, so I am generally very cautious. First
time I've screwed one up.

Anyway, you're saying that my exported regbackup.reg file
is most likely useless in this instance, because I
exported it?

I think all the backups are corrupt as well, because it
gets to the login screen. Without a keyboard though, I
can't type the damn password in.

If I can login somehow, I think I can use the mouse to
import my exported registry file, then reboot to restore
my system. Is it possible to log directly into w2k if you
know the password? Can I edit the current registry and
insert the password to bypass the log screen?

The keyboard works fine in the recovery console, and I can
access the machine via the network as well, at the login
screen.

You say you can access the system over the network? Then you can
possibly do remote registry access and hand add the key (s)/value(s)
from the reference .REG file perhaps. Lot of variables and unknowns
but possibly worth a try. YMMV

My last resort was simply to reload w2k through the repair
feature past the install from the CD. I don't really have
a problem with doing that I guess, but I spent a few hours
repairing the system for a client. It was running
beautifully after I fixed a bunch of problems she
created. That damn port error on the kbdclass in the
event viewer was bugging me though. I was going to let
the error ride, because it really wasn't hurting
anything. Errors bother me though, so I couldn't resist
trying something to eliminate the error. arghhhhh

Another thought I had was to load the regbackup.reg into
another computer, than transfer the registry files to a
disk or via the network to the damaged machine before
rebooting the sacrificial lamb machine. Then F8 the
sacrificial lamb and do a last known boot to restore the
old registry that machine. Do you think that would work?

-----Original Message-----
Exporting the registry is not really an acceptable backup. You can't import
the entire registry. If you run

Programs|Accessories|System Tools|Backup,

then choose ERD, then if you check the box for "Also backup....", then the
reg will also be backed up to
%windir%\repair\RegBack
leaving the
%windir%\repair\
directory files intact as original installation.

Repair, Recovery, and Restore
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/techinfo/reskit/sam

pl
echapters/fndc/fndc_rec_uctu.asp

You'll find them in
%windir%\system32\config

the current_user hive is in
\Documents and Settings\%user%
ntuser.dat

The last reg backup files in
%windir%\repair\RegBack

and the original as-installed files in
%windir%\repair

If the system hive, It may be possible to rename the system hive found in
%windir%\system32\config\system
to system.old
then copy
%windir%\repair\regback\system
to
%windir%\system32\config\system

If that fails (or in the case of no backups) you

haven't
much choice but to

copy/ use the original-as-installed system hive from
%windir%\repair\system
to
%windir%\system32\config\system

You'll need to reinstall the device drivers for any hardware added since the
original OS install.

To start the Recovery Console, start the computer from the Windows 2000
Setup CD or the Windows 2000 Setup floppy disks. If you do not have Setup
floppy disks and your computer cannot start from the Windows 2000 Setup CD,
use another Windows 2000-based computer to create the Setup floppy disks.
Press ENTER at the "Setup Notification" screen. Press R to repair a Windows
2000 installation, and then press C to use the Recovery Console. The
Recovery Console then prompts you for the administrator password. If you do
not have the correct password, Recovery Console does

not
allow access to the

computer. If an incorrect password is entered three times, the Recovery
Console quits and restarts the computer. Once the password has been
validated, you have full access to the Recovery

Console,
but limited access

to the hard disk. You can only access the following folders on your
computer: %systemroot% and %windir%

--
Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect.

:
| The registry is something I seldom edit, so this is the
| first time I damaged something. HELP!!!
|
| I deleted the kbdclass keys trying to eliminate a port
| error in the event viewer. Well, no keyboard when windows
| boots now. I exported the registry before I made changes,
| so now i would like to put the old one back in

place.
How

| do you do that from a dos prompt?
|
| The system does boot to the login screen, but I can't type
| the password in once the registry loads. If I could get
| past the login, I could use a mouse to replace the
| registry with my exported version, and restore my system.
| Arghhh!!!!
|
|


.

.

 

[Mark V]

I went ahead and did a repair on the OS through the CD.
(Not the recovery console). Sometimes it's quicker to
simply reinstall through repair, and then update the OS
over the net, then trying to find a way around. An hour
and a half later, I'm finished. I spent 4 hours trying to
find a solution to edit the Reg file.

Everything is working great now, and all the software
remained intact.

Excellent. Glad you got it fixed. Perhaps remore registry access is
something to look at for the future as well as regular full registry
backups. Cheers.

-----Original Message-----

Patrick,

I'm so mad at myself for messing with the registry in that
manner. I'm good with the OS, but don't understand the
Registry fully, so I am generally very cautious. First
time I've screwed one up.

Anyway, you're saying that my exported regbackup.reg file
is most likely useless in this instance, because I
exported it?

I think all the backups are corrupt as well, because it
gets to the login screen. Without a keyboard though, I
can't type the damn password in.

If I can login somehow, I think I can use the mouse to
import my exported registry file, then reboot to restore
my system. Is it possible to log directly into w2k if you
know the password? Can I edit the current registry and
insert the password to bypass the log screen?

The keyboard works fine in the recovery console, and I can
access the machine via the network as well, at the login
screen.

You say you can access the system over the network? Then you can
possibly do remote registry access and hand add the key (s)/value(s)
from the reference .REG file perhaps. Lot of variables and unknowns
but possibly worth a try. YMMV

My last resort was simply to reload w2k through the repair
feature past the install from the CD. I don't really have
a problem with doing that I guess, but I spent a few hours
repairing the system for a client. It was running
beautifully after I fixed a bunch of problems she
created. That damn port error on the kbdclass in the
event viewer was bugging me though. I was going to let
the error ride, because it really wasn't hurting
anything. Errors bother me though, so I couldn't resist
trying something to eliminate the error. arghhhhh

Another thought I had was to load the regbackup.reg into
another computer, than transfer the registry files to a
disk or via the network to the damaged machine before
rebooting the sacrificial lamb machine. Then F8 the
sacrificial lamb and do a last known boot to restore the
old registry that machine. Do you think that would work?



-----Original Message-----
Exporting the registry is not really an acceptable
backup. You can't import
the entire registry. If you run
Programs|Accessories|System Tools|Backup,
then choose ERD, then if you check the box for "Also
backup....", then the
reg will also be backed up to
%windir%\repair\RegBack
leaving the
%windir%\repair\
directory files intact as original installation.

Repair, Recovery, and Restore
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/techinfo/reskit/sam pl
echapters/fndc/fndc_rec_uctu.asp

You'll find them in
%windir%\system32\config

the current_user hive is in
\Documents and Settings\%user%
ntuser.dat

The last reg backup files in
%windir%\repair\RegBack

and the original as-installed files in
%windir%\repair

If the system hive, It may be possible to rename the
system hive found in
%windir%\system32\config\system
to system.old
then copy
%windir%\repair\regback\system
to
%windir%\system32\config\system

If that fails (or in the case of no backups) you haven't
much choice but to
copy/ use the original-as-installed system hive from
%windir%\repair\system
to
%windir%\system32\config\system

You'll need to reinstall the device drivers for any
hardware added since the
original OS install.

To start the Recovery Console, start the computer from
the Windows 2000
Setup CD or the Windows 2000 Setup floppy disks. If you
do not have Setup
floppy disks and your computer cannot start from the
Windows 2000 Setup CD,
use another Windows 2000-based computer to create the
Setup floppy disks.
Press ENTER at the "Setup Notification" screen. Press R
to repair a Windows
2000 installation, and then press C to use the Recovery
Console. The
Recovery Console then prompts you for the administrator
password. If you do
not have the correct password, Recovery Console does not
allow access to the
computer. If an incorrect password is entered three
times, the Recovery
Console quits and restarts the computer. Once the
password has been
validated, you have full access to the Recovery Console,
but limited access
to the hard disk. You can only access the following
folders on your
computer: %systemroot% and %windir%

--
Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in
newsgroup.
Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect.

:
| The registry is something I seldom edit, so this is the
| first time I damaged something. HELP!!!
|
| I deleted the kbdclass keys trying to eliminate a port
| error in the event viewer. Well, no keyboard when
windows
| boots now. I exported the registry before I made
changes,
| so now i would like to put the old one back in place.
How
| do you do that from a dos prompt?
|
| The system does boot to the login screen, but I can't
type
| the password in once the registry loads. If I could get
| past the login, I could use a mouse to replace the
| registry with my exported version, and restore my
system.
| Arghhh!!!!
|
|


.

.

 

[Mark V]

I went ahead and did a repair on the OS through the CD.
(Not the recovery console). Sometimes it's quicker to
simply reinstall through repair, and then update the OS
over the net, then trying to find a way around. An hour
and a half later, I'm finished. I spent 4 hours trying to
find a solution to edit the Reg file.

Everything is working great now, and all the software
remained intact.

Excellent. Glad you got it fixed. Perhaps remore registry access is
something to look at for the future as well as regular full registry
backups. Cheers.

-----Original Message-----

Patrick,

I'm so mad at myself for messing with the registry in that
manner. I'm good with the OS, but don't understand the
Registry fully, so I am generally very cautious. First
time I've screwed one up.

Anyway, you're saying that my exported regbackup.reg file
is most likely useless in this instance, because I
exported it?

I think all the backups are corrupt as well, because it
gets to the login screen. Without a keyboard though, I
can't type the damn password in.

If I can login somehow, I think I can use the mouse to
import my exported registry file, then reboot to restore
my system. Is it possible to log directly into w2k if you
know the password? Can I edit the current registry and
insert the password to bypass the log screen?

The keyboard works fine in the recovery console, and I can
access the machine via the network as well, at the login
screen.

You say you can access the system over the network? Then you can
possibly do remote registry access and hand add the key (s)/value(s)
from the reference .REG file perhaps. Lot of variables and unknowns
but possibly worth a try. YMMV

My last resort was simply to reload w2k through the repair
feature past the install from the CD. I don't really have
a problem with doing that I guess, but I spent a few hours
repairing the system for a client. It was running
beautifully after I fixed a bunch of problems she
created. That damn port error on the kbdclass in the
event viewer was bugging me though. I was going to let
the error ride, because it really wasn't hurting
anything. Errors bother me though, so I couldn't resist
trying something to eliminate the error. arghhhhh

Another thought I had was to load the regbackup.reg into
another computer, than transfer the registry files to a
disk or via the network to the damaged machine before
rebooting the sacrificial lamb machine. Then F8 the
sacrificial lamb and do a last known boot to restore the
old registry that machine. Do you think that would work?



-----Original Message-----
Exporting the registry is not really an acceptable
backup. You can't import
the entire registry. If you run
Programs|Accessories|System Tools|Backup,
then choose ERD, then if you check the box for "Also
backup....", then the
reg will also be backed up to
%windir%\repair\RegBack
leaving the
%windir%\repair\
directory files intact as original installation.

Repair, Recovery, and Restore
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/techinfo/reskit/sam pl
echapters/fndc/fndc_rec_uctu.asp

You'll find them in
%windir%\system32\config

the current_user hive is in
\Documents and Settings\%user%
ntuser.dat

The last reg backup files in
%windir%\repair\RegBack

and the original as-installed files in
%windir%\repair

If the system hive, It may be possible to rename the
system hive found in
%windir%\system32\config\system
to system.old
then copy
%windir%\repair\regback\system
to
%windir%\system32\config\system

If that fails (or in the case of no backups) you haven't
much choice but to
copy/ use the original-as-installed system hive from
%windir%\repair\system
to
%windir%\system32\config\system

You'll need to reinstall the device drivers for any
hardware added since the
original OS install.

To start the Recovery Console, start the computer from
the Windows 2000
Setup CD or the Windows 2000 Setup floppy disks. If you
do not have Setup
floppy disks and your computer cannot start from the
Windows 2000 Setup CD,
use another Windows 2000-based computer to create the
Setup floppy disks.
Press ENTER at the "Setup Notification" screen. Press R
to repair a Windows
2000 installation, and then press C to use the Recovery
Console. The
Recovery Console then prompts you for the administrator
password. If you do
not have the correct password, Recovery Console does not
allow access to the
computer. If an incorrect password is entered three
times, the Recovery
Console quits and restarts the computer. Once the
password has been
validated, you have full access to the Recovery Console,
but limited access
to the hard disk. You can only access the following
folders on your
computer: %systemroot% and %windir%

--
Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in
newsgroup.
Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect.

:
| The registry is something I seldom edit, so this is the
| first time I damaged something. HELP!!!
|
| I deleted the kbdclass keys trying to eliminate a port
| error in the event viewer. Well, no keyboard when
windows
| boots now. I exported the registry before I made
changes,
| so now i would like to put the old one back in place.
How
| do you do that from a dos prompt?
|
| The system does boot to the login screen, but I can't
type
| the password in once the registry loads. If I could get
| past the login, I could use a mouse to replace the
| registry with my exported version, and restore my
system.
| Arghhh!!!!
|
|


.

.

 

[Guest]

Yep, I know I need to learn more in that area, but it's
so intimidating, and very large. Back-ups will
definitely be routine for me now.

Thanks for your input.
Andy

-----Original Message-----

I went ahead and did a repair on the OS through the CD.
(Not the recovery console). Sometimes it's quicker to
simply reinstall through repair, and then update the OS
over the net, then trying to find a way around. An hour
and a half later, I'm finished. I spent 4 hours trying to
find a solution to edit the Reg file.

Everything is working great now, and all the software
remained intact.

Excellent. Glad you got it fixed. Perhaps remore registry access is
something to look at for the future as well as regular full registry
backups. Cheers.

-----Original Message-----
In microsoft.public.win2000.registry wrote:

Patrick,

I'm so mad at myself for messing with the registry

in
that

manner. I'm good with the OS, but don't understand the
Registry fully, so I am generally very cautious. First
time I've screwed one up.

Anyway, you're saying that my exported regbackup.reg file
is most likely useless in this instance, because I
exported it?

I think all the backups are corrupt as well, because it
gets to the login screen. Without a keyboard though, I
can't type the damn password in.

If I can login somehow, I think I can use the mouse to
import my exported registry file, then reboot to restore
my system. Is it possible to log directly into w2k

if
you

know the password? Can I edit the current registry and
insert the password to bypass the log screen?

The keyboard works fine in the recovery console, and

I
can

access the machine via the network as well, at the login
screen.

You say you can access the system over the network?

Then
you can

possibly do remote registry access and hand add the key (s)/value(s)
from the reference .REG file perhaps. Lot of

variables
and unknowns

but possibly worth a try. YMMV




My last resort was simply to reload w2k through the repair
feature past the install from the CD. I don't

really
have

a problem with doing that I guess, but I spent a few hours
repairing the system for a client. It was running
beautifully after I fixed a bunch of problems she
created. That damn port error on the kbdclass in the
event viewer was bugging me though. I was going to let
the error ride, because it really wasn't hurting
anything. Errors bother me though, so I couldn't resist
trying something to eliminate the error. arghhhhh

Another thought I had was to load the regbackup.reg into
another computer, than transfer the registry files to a
disk or via the network to the damaged machine before
rebooting the sacrificial lamb machine. Then F8 the
sacrificial lamb and do a last known boot to restore the
old registry that machine. Do you think that would work?



-----Original Message-----
Exporting the registry is not really an acceptable
backup. You can't import
the entire registry. If you run
Programs|Accessories|System Tools|Backup,
then choose ERD, then if you check the box for "Also
backup....", then the
reg will also be backed up to
%windir%\repair\RegBack
leaving the
%windir%\repair\
directory files intact as original installation.

Repair, Recovery, and Restore
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/techinfo/reskit/

sam
pl

echapters/fndc/fndc_rec_uctu.asp

You'll find them in
%windir%\system32\config

the current_user hive is in
\Documents and Settings\%user%
ntuser.dat

The last reg backup files in
%windir%\repair\RegBack

and the original as-installed files in
%windir%\repair

If the system hive, It may be possible to rename the
system hive found in
%windir%\system32\config\system
to system.old
then copy
%windir%\repair\regback\system
to
%windir%\system32\config\system

If that fails (or in the case of no backups) you haven't
much choice but to
copy/ use the original-as-installed system hive from
%windir%\repair\system
to
%windir%\system32\config\system

You'll need to reinstall the device drivers for any
hardware added since the
original OS install.

To start the Recovery Console, start the computer from
the Windows 2000
Setup CD or the Windows 2000 Setup floppy disks. If you
do not have Setup
floppy disks and your computer cannot start from the
Windows 2000 Setup CD,
use another Windows 2000-based computer to create the
Setup floppy disks.
Press ENTER at the "Setup Notification" screen. Press R
to repair a Windows
2000 installation, and then press C to use the Recovery
Console. The
Recovery Console then prompts you for the administrator
password. If you do
not have the correct password, Recovery Console does not
allow access to the
computer. If an incorrect password is entered three
times, the Recovery
Console quits and restarts the computer. Once the
password has been
validated, you have full access to the Recovery Console,
but limited access
to the hard disk. You can only access the following
folders on your
computer: %systemroot% and %windir%

--
Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in
newsgroup.
Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect.

:
| The registry is something I seldom edit, so this

is
the

| first time I damaged something. HELP!!!
|
| I deleted the kbdclass keys trying to eliminate a port
| error in the event viewer. Well, no keyboard when
windows
| boots now. I exported the registry before I made
changes,
| so now i would like to put the old one back in place.
How
| do you do that from a dos prompt?
|
| The system does boot to the login screen, but I can't
type
| the password in once the registry loads. If I

could
get

| past the login, I could use a mouse to replace the
| registry with my exported version, and restore my
system.
| Arghhh!!!!
|
|


.


.

.

 

[Guest]

Yep, I know I need to learn more in that area, but it's
so intimidating, and very large. Back-ups will
definitely be routine for me now.

Thanks for your input.
Andy

-----Original Message-----

I went ahead and did a repair on the OS through the CD.
(Not the recovery console). Sometimes it's quicker to
simply reinstall through repair, and then update the OS
over the net, then trying to find a way around. An hour
and a half later, I'm finished. I spent 4 hours trying to
find a solution to edit the Reg file.

Everything is working great now, and all the software
remained intact.

Excellent. Glad you got it fixed. Perhaps remore registry access is
something to look at for the future as well as regular full registry
backups. Cheers.

-----Original Message-----
In microsoft.public.win2000.registry wrote:

Patrick,

I'm so mad at myself for messing with the registry

in
that

manner. I'm good with the OS, but don't understand the
Registry fully, so I am generally very cautious. First
time I've screwed one up.

Anyway, you're saying that my exported regbackup.reg file
is most likely useless in this instance, because I
exported it?

I think all the backups are corrupt as well, because it
gets to the login screen. Without a keyboard though, I
can't type the damn password in.

If I can login somehow, I think I can use the mouse to
import my exported registry file, then reboot to restore
my system. Is it possible to log directly into w2k

if
you

know the password? Can I edit the current registry and
insert the password to bypass the log screen?

The keyboard works fine in the recovery console, and

I
can

access the machine via the network as well, at the login
screen.

You say you can access the system over the network?

Then
you can

possibly do remote registry access and hand add the key (s)/value(s)
from the reference .REG file perhaps. Lot of

variables
and unknowns

but possibly worth a try. YMMV




My last resort was simply to reload w2k through the repair
feature past the install from the CD. I don't

really
have

a problem with doing that I guess, but I spent a few hours
repairing the system for a client. It was running
beautifully after I fixed a bunch of problems she
created. That damn port error on the kbdclass in the
event viewer was bugging me though. I was going to let
the error ride, because it really wasn't hurting
anything. Errors bother me though, so I couldn't resist
trying something to eliminate the error. arghhhhh

Another thought I had was to load the regbackup.reg into
another computer, than transfer the registry files to a
disk or via the network to the damaged machine before
rebooting the sacrificial lamb machine. Then F8 the
sacrificial lamb and do a last known boot to restore the
old registry that machine. Do you think that would work?



-----Original Message-----
Exporting the registry is not really an acceptable
backup. You can't import
the entire registry. If you run
Programs|Accessories|System Tools|Backup,
then choose ERD, then if you check the box for "Also
backup....", then the
reg will also be backed up to
%windir%\repair\RegBack
leaving the
%windir%\repair\
directory files intact as original installation.

Repair, Recovery, and Restore
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/techinfo/reskit/

sam
pl

echapters/fndc/fndc_rec_uctu.asp

You'll find them in
%windir%\system32\config

the current_user hive is in
\Documents and Settings\%user%
ntuser.dat

The last reg backup files in
%windir%\repair\RegBack

and the original as-installed files in
%windir%\repair

If the system hive, It may be possible to rename the
system hive found in
%windir%\system32\config\system
to system.old
then copy
%windir%\repair\regback\system
to
%windir%\system32\config\system

If that fails (or in the case of no backups) you haven't
much choice but to
copy/ use the original-as-installed system hive from
%windir%\repair\system
to
%windir%\system32\config\system

You'll need to reinstall the device drivers for any
hardware added since the
original OS install.

To start the Recovery Console, start the computer from
the Windows 2000
Setup CD or the Windows 2000 Setup floppy disks. If you
do not have Setup
floppy disks and your computer cannot start from the
Windows 2000 Setup CD,
use another Windows 2000-based computer to create the
Setup floppy disks.
Press ENTER at the "Setup Notification" screen. Press R
to repair a Windows
2000 installation, and then press C to use the Recovery
Console. The
Recovery Console then prompts you for the administrator
password. If you do
not have the correct password, Recovery Console does not
allow access to the
computer. If an incorrect password is entered three
times, the Recovery
Console quits and restarts the computer. Once the
password has been
validated, you have full access to the Recovery Console,
but limited access
to the hard disk. You can only access the following
folders on your
computer: %systemroot% and %windir%

--
Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in
newsgroup.
Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect.

:
| The registry is something I seldom edit, so this

is
the

| first time I damaged something. HELP!!!
|
| I deleted the kbdclass keys trying to eliminate a port
| error in the event viewer. Well, no keyboard when
windows
| boots now. I exported the registry before I made
changes,
| so now i would like to put the old one back in place.
How
| do you do that from a dos prompt?
|
| The system does boot to the login screen, but I can't
type
| the password in once the registry loads. If I

could
get

| past the login, I could use a mouse to replace the
| registry with my exported version, and restore my
system.
| Arghhh!!!!
|
|


.


.

.