Changed Registry Permissions

[Guest]

In an effort to get the Windows Desktop Search to install to use with a Beta
of Office 7, I attempted to change all the registry permissions, and now the
system hangs of the blue screen with the XP logo.

My boneheaded move which resulted in turning my laptop into a paperweight
was this: I went into regedit, right clicked HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT, and attempted
to change the permissions from Administrator to my user ID. It made some
changes, then errored out. When I rebooted, it put me where I am now.

I've tried using the "Last known good configuration" option, but no luck. I
figured I'd ask if there was a way to fix this before I did a format and
reload.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

Have you tried a System Restore via Safe Mode?

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Will Denny
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[Guest]

Won't come up in Safe Mode either. Hangs at the same screen.

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

If none of those options give you access to Windows you will need to try a
'Repair' install of XP.

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Will Denny
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
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[Rock]

In an effort to get the Windows Desktop Search to install to use with a
Beta
of Office 7, I attempted to change all the registry permissions, and now
the
system hangs of the blue screen with the XP logo.

My boneheaded move which resulted in turning my laptop into a paperweight
was this: I went into regedit, right clicked HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT, and
attempted
to change the permissions from Administrator to my user ID. It made some
changes, then errored out. When I rebooted, it put me where I am now.

I've tried using the "Last known good configuration" option, but no luck.
I
figured I'd ask if there was a way to fix this before I did a format and
reload.

Thanks in advance.

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John Cello
John Cello Consulting
Helping organizations hire, develop, and retain their best employees.
www.johncelloconsulting.com

Next time use ERUNT to backup the registry. It can be invoked from the
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