error message

[David Black]

I receive an error message when trying to remove a registry key. I have
removed registry keys before and never had this problem.

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

I receive an error message when trying to remove a registry key. I have
removed registry keys before and never had this problem.

It would help if you reported the exact error message
and said which key you're trying to remove. Remember -
we can't see your machine!

 

[Unknown]

What key are you trying to remove?

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

I receive an error message when trying to remove a registry key. I have
removed registry keys before and never had this problem.

Assuming that the unasked questions above are "why did I get the
message?" and "what should I do about it?" please help us to help you.

Nobody can help you with so little information. What key are you
trying to remove? Why? What is the exact verbatim text of the error
message you receive.

For information on how to make a good newsgroup posting, read
http://www.dts-l.com/goodpost.htm and

 

[David Black]

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{1171A62F-0502-11D1-83FC-00A0C9089C5A}\InprocServer32

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

Fine. Now what about the error message you see?

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{1171A62F-0502-11D1-83FC-00A0C9089C5A}\InprocServer32

 

[David Black]

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{1171A62F-0502-11D1-83FC-00A0C9089C5A}\Inprocerver32

 

[David Black]

The only thing I get is the word error when I try to delete the key

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{1171A62F-0502-11D1-83FC-00A0C9089C5A}\Inprocerver32

I asked three questions. You answered one.

If you want help, please answer *all* the questions I asked.

 

[David Black]

I am trying to remove the key because whenever I run my registry cleaner that
key comes up with the fact that it is a high priority for removal and the
only text I receive when I try to remove the key is the word error and no
other additional text.

 

[Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM]

I am trying to remove the key because whenever I run my registry cleaner
that
key comes up with the fact that it is a high priority for removal and the
only text I receive when I try to remove the key is the word error and no
other additional text.

Think your Registry needs "cleaning"? Read
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=28099 and draw your own conclusions.

 

[David Black]

My registry cleaner puts a check mark indicating the registry key for removal
and after I run the cleaner the registry key is still there and that is why I
tried to remove it manually and keep getting and error when I try to remove
it.

 

[Bob I]

Then don't use a registry cleaner.

My registry cleaner puts a check mark indicating the registry key for removal
and after I run the cleaner the registry key is still there and that is why I
tried to remove it manually and keep getting and error when I try to remove
it.

:

 

[HeyBub]

I am trying to remove the key because whenever I run my registry
cleaner that key comes up with the fact that it is a high priority
for removal and the only text I receive when I try to remove the key
is the word error and no other additional text.

"Doc, it hurts when I do this..."

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

I am trying to remove the key because whenever I run my registry cleaner that
key comes up with the fact that it is a high priority for removal and the
only text I receive when I try to remove the key is the word error and no
other additional text.

Then stop running your registry cleaner.

Registry cleaning programs are *all* snake oil. Cleaning of the
registry isn't needed and is dangerous. Leave the registry alone and
don't use any registry cleaner. Despite what many people think, and
what vendors of registry cleaning software try to convince you of,
having unused registry entries doesn't really hurt you.

The risk of a serious problem caused by a registry cleaner erroneously
removing an entry you need is far greater than any potential benefit
it may have.

 

[Unknown]

Registry Cleaner??????? What on earth are you doing that for??

 

[David Black]

I appreciate your response, however if all registry cleaning products are
snake oil as you suggest then why does Windows a Microsoft product offer a
registry cleaning product? I await your answer.

 

[Plato]

I appreciate your response, however if all registry cleaning products are
snake oil as you suggest then why does Windows a Microsoft product offer a
registry cleaning product? I await your answer.

NO, they are not all snake oil. But yes, almost everyone is just a waste
of money. So use a free one if you need to.

 

[Unknown]

You are correct. They are NOT all snake oil. They are however useless and
cause enormous problems.
Why would anyone 'need to'?

 

[Unknown]

Snake oil is a Chinese remedy to cure joint pains. I believe that's what the
poster I responded to thinks.

You are correct. They are NOT all snake oil. They are however useless and
cause enormous problems.

Umm... so what is "snake oil"?? Is it something useful, or is it
something to be sold by a pitchman to unwary/stupid buyers?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snake_oil

Registry cleaners ARE "snake oil".