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Hi, we could do with the full error message you receive when trying to add to the registry, what we are trying to do is repair the registry, without this you cannot download anything. I suspect it is a permissions issue. Since MS by default allow the created user access to the registry I can only assume someone or some util has changed this.

Follow these instructions carefully, make a restore point before beginning. Open regedit and highlight the HKEY_LOCAL_ MACHINE key then go to the main menu and select "Edit" then select "permissions" the permissions for HKEY_LOCAL_ MACHINE box will open, under Group or user names select the "ADD" tab.

The select users or groups box will open, under the box "enter the object names to select" type:- Everyone then select the "check names" tab, OK out of this box, you are now back at the Permissions for HKEY_LOCAL_ MACHINE and Everyone should appear, make sure it is highlighted then put a check in the box "Full Control" and "Read". OK out.

Highlight the HKEY_CURRENT_USER key and do the same for it as you have just done for the HKEY_LOCAL_ MACHINE.


Restart computer and try to add the registry file now, Let us know how you get on.
 
He means format your HD first, then reinstall Windows. Back up, back up, back up and in case your didn't, back up. If not, all your personal data will be lost. You will have to reinstall your programs and bring everything up to date. Leave about 6 hours or more.
 
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