problems after running a register sweep

[blue eyes]

I have a used computer with window 98, I don't have a startup disk. I
now can't even get to my deck top and I get a message saying that my
windows configuation is invalid and to run windows setup program to
correct this problem. I also get a message saying that the display
adapter is not configured propertly. Looks like I have a big problem! Is
there any hope that this can be fixed? The computer seems to bootup okay
and I get the windows 98 screen, but after that things go wrong. I am
still a newbie to most of things that can be done on a computer so I
would need step by step info on what to do.
Thank you for any help you can pass on to me!!!

 

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE]

I have a used computer with window 98, I don't have a startup disk. I
now can't even get to my deck top and I get a message saying that my
windows configuation is invalid and to run windows setup program to
correct this problem. I also get a message saying that the display
adapter is not configured propertly. Looks like I have a big problem!
Is there any hope that this can be fixed? The computer seems to
bootup okay and I get the windows 98 screen, but after that things go
wrong. I am still a newbie to most of things that can be done on a
computer so I would need step by step info on what to do.
Thank you for any help you can pass on to me!!!

Don't ever, ever, ever use Registry cleaner. See
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion

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[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

You really should ask this question in a Win98 group instead of this one,
the fixes are very different. You likely have a corrupted registry and need
to restore a recent registry backup from the command prompt. To get to a
command prompt, restart windows (or just boot the machine if it's not on).

As soon as the memory count (POST sequence) ends and before windows begins
to load, depress and hold the <ctrl> key until a boot menu appears. This
take a bit of practice.

Use the arrow keys or number pad to select command prompt and <enter> (NOTE:
If it freezes at this point, just hit ctrl+alt+delete and try again).

At the C:\> prompt, type in: scanreg /restore

You will be presented with a list of 5 backups, select one from before the
problems occurred, but you should avoid using the oldest one if possible,
there is a known problem that may occur if you do, refer to:

"System Restore Operation Failed" Error When Restoring Registry [Q245412]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=245412

When completed, the C:\> will reappear, type in: WIN to boot back to
windows.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org