xp and IE7

[xp challenged]

HELP!

In trying to install IE7 on XP Pro, I discovered I had a registry problem that would not let IE7 modify the registry. I suspect the same problem is also preventing a successful installation of flashplayer.

The nature of the problem is -- several registry keys withhold permission to access. In regedit the keys refuse to open, preventing permission, edit, even delete. Oddly all the corrupt keys are "mailto". I have too many required apps on my system to start over with a fresh operating system and hope not to damage the registry any more than it is. It does work fine except for allowing these two installations.

Is there a safe (reasonably safe?) way to get into these keys or otherwise "fix" the registry to look the other way when trying to install these hopefully better programs?

DI

 

[nosugarintea]

I suggest a pirated copy of windowsXP. They seem to be free of these
issues.

 

[Gerry Cornell]

I wonder whether you are trying to install whilst in a User Profile
not having the right authority.

Log on with a Profile having the powers of an Administrator.

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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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Stourport, England

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HELP!

In trying to install IE7 on XP Pro, I discovered I had a registry problem
that would not let IE7 modify the registry. I suspect the same problem is
also preventing a successful installation of flashplayer.

The nature of the problem is -- several registry keys withhold permission to
access. In regedit the keys refuse to open, preventing permission, edit,
even delete. Oddly all the corrupt keys are "mailto". I have too many
required apps on my system to start over with a fresh operating system and
hope not to damage the registry any more than it is. It does work fine
except for allowing these two installations.

Is there a safe (reasonably safe?) way to get into these keys or otherwise
"fix" the registry to look the other way when trying to install these
hopefully better programs?

DI

 

[NewScience]

If you have a friend or relative with Windows XP, compare the bad registry keys with theirs.
HELP!

In trying to install IE7 on XP Pro, I discovered I had a registry problem that would not let IE7 modify the registry. I suspect the same problem is also preventing a successful installation of flashplayer.

The nature of the problem is -- several registry keys withhold permission to access. In regedit the keys refuse to open, preventing permission, edit, even delete. Oddly all the corrupt keys are "mailto". I have too many required apps on my system to start over with a fresh operating system and hope not to damage the registry any more than it is. It does work fine except for allowing these two installations.

Is there a safe (reasonably safe?) way to get into these keys or otherwise "fix" the registry to look the other way when trying to install these hopefully better programs?

DI

 

[Ron Martell]

HELP!

In trying to install IE7 on XP Pro, I discovered I had a registry problem that would not let IE7 modify the registry. I suspect the same problem is also preventing a successful installation of flashplayer.

The nature of the problem is -- several registry keys withhold permission to access. In regedit the keys refuse to open, preventing permission, edit, even delete. Oddly all the corrupt keys are "mailto". I have too many required apps on my system to start over with a fresh operating system and hope not to damage the registry any more than it is. It does work fine except for allowing these two installations.

Is there a safe (reasonably safe?) way to get into these keys or otherwise "fix" the registry to look the other way when trying to install these hopefully better programs?

I suspect that you have some sort of security/protection software
installed that is preventing the registry from being modified. One
such program is "Teatimer" which comes with Spybot Search & Destroy.
There are others as well.

Try temporarily turning off all of your antivirus, antispyware, and
internet security applications and then do the install. Another
option would be to boot the computer into "Safe Mode with Networking"
and then doing the installs.

Good luck


Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2006)
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca
Syberfix Remote Computer Repair

"Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference
has never been in bed with a mosquito."

 

[PA Bear]

Required reading IMHO before installing IE7:

Sandi's Installation Tips <= FOLLOW THESE TO THE LETTER!
http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install

IEBlog : IE7 Installation and Anti-Malware Applications
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/10/11/IE7-Installation-and-Anti_2D00_Malware-Applications.aspx

What's New in Internet Explorer 7
http://msdn.microsoft.com/workshop/essentials/whatsnew/whatsnew_70_sdk.asp?frame=true

Release Notes
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/ie/Aa740486

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MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
HELP!

In trying to install IE7 on XP Pro, I discovered I had a registry problem that would not let IE7 modify the registry. I suspect the same problem is also preventing a successful installation of flashplayer.

The nature of the problem is -- several registry keys withhold permission to access. In regedit the keys refuse to open, preventing permission, edit, even delete. Oddly all the corrupt keys are "mailto". I have too many required apps on my system to start over with a fresh operating system and hope not to damage the registry any more than it is. It does work fine except for allowing these two installations.

Is there a safe (reasonably safe?) way to get into these keys or otherwise "fix" the registry to look the other way when trying to install these hopefully better programs?

DI