Anyone know what to do?

opszanski · 02-18-2009, 09:28 AM

i recently accidently deleted a bunch of files from registery editor and now my computer won't reboot. it says that there has been a software change and offers me to use fixing tools that don't do anything. i cannot login but it lets me choose from options that include command prompt but i'm lost on how to get those files back. i do not have the cd to vista because it was already on the hard drive but the computer can't find them. i might be able to borrow a cd but then what? help please!!

**simpswr** · 02-18-2009, 10:07 AM

and welcome to the Forum

You might be able to do repair install, but that rarely fixes a corrupt registry . .

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/88...all-vista.html

only other option at this time is to back up the data and reinstall.

Depending on the Brand of the pc, you may have a recovery facility on the drive. When you first turn it on, do you see a prompt to press some key to do a recovery?

Most major OEMs will send a replacement install DVD

RockLee · 02-18-2009, 10:20 AM

That is the number one reason why you shouldn't use a registry editor or cleaner. If you can get a hold of a Vista disk I would run a repair install. This will fix the system files and hopefully the registry but will not result in loss of personal data. That would be your best bet

02-18-2009, 09:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
opszanski Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2 OS: Vista	Anyone know what to do? i recently accidently deleted a bunch of files from registery editor and now my computer won't reboot. it says that there has been a software change and offers me to use fixing tools that don't do anything. i cannot login but it lets me choose from options that include command prompt but i'm lost on how to get those files back. i do not have the cd to vista because it was already on the hard drive but the computer can't find them. i might be able to borrow a cd but then what? help please!!

02-18-2009, 10:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
simpswr Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 12,216 OS: XP, Vista, Win 7	Re: Anyone know what to do? and welcome to the Forum You might be able to do repair install, but that rarely fixes a corrupt registry . . http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/88...all-vista.html only other option at this time is to back up the data and reinstall. Depending on the Brand of the pc, you may have a recovery facility on the drive. When you first turn it on, do you see a prompt to press some key to do a recovery? Most major OEMs will send a replacement install DVD __________________ Rich MemTest86 \| BenchTest \| Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help How to post a Screen Shot \| PC running slow? Last edited by simpswr; 02-18-2009 at 10:10 AM.

02-18-2009, 10:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
RockLee Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 282 OS: Windows 7 Beta Build 7000, XP Pro SP3	Re: Anyone know what to do? That is the number one reason why you shouldn't use a registry editor or cleaner. If you can get a hold of a Vista disk I would run a repair install. This will fix the system files and hopefully the registry but will not result in loss of personal data. That would be your best bet Last edited by RockLee; 02-18-2009 at 10:21 AM.