Windows XP registry error?

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Jan,25

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7:38 pm

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I have a registry error that needs to be fixed. I have the step by step instructions from Microsoft, to fix a system32 error. Can someone who is not an expert fix a registry? Can I do more damage?

while the other answers here have some points;

the main answer to your question is, "YES" (to both questions)

you should, however, follow a few steps

1.) backup the registry
2.) you could to a set-point for a restore, worst case
3.) read each step in the instructions THREE times
4.) registry entries are very long, be very careful in reading the screen
5.) I find the Ace Utilities from AceLogix Software works very well, plus has a ton of easy to use tools for other tasks

hope this helps too

5 Responses to “Windows XP registry error?”

  1. As long as you backup the regristry first it should be ok. Just ask microsoft how to back it up first.
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  2. registry mechanic is verry good
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  3. In all honesty if you do not know what you are doing you can do more harm then good. You are dealing with the mainframe of the operating system.
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  4. yes and yes. you can make a copy of your registry (export) then make the change. If you make a mistake, reboot and import the saved registry. For expedience, you can just export the section you are making changes to.
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  5. while the other answers here have some points;

    the main answer to your question is, "YES" (to both questions)

    you should, however, follow a few steps

    1.) backup the registry
    2.) you could to a set-point for a restore, worst case
    3.) read each step in the instructions THREE times
    4.) registry entries are very long, be very careful in reading the screen
    5.) I find the Ace Utilities from AceLogix Software works very well, plus has a ton of easy to use tools for other tasks

    hope this helps too
    References :
    personal use and Ace Utilities, from AceLogix Software.

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