Scanreg /Restore

Question

I attempted to restore my registry and rebooted and entered the 'Safe Mode - Command Prompt Only'.  Changed the directory to C:\windows.  When I enter Scanreg /Restore I receive a 'Bad Command or File Name' message.  I have restored the registry previously and at this point do not know what to do.  My PC boots up and runs okay but hangs up if I try to run RegSeeker. (I downloaded a new version today.)  Using windows 98Se on an Optiplex GX110.   Suggestions please.   Lefty

jimmymac_4 · Answer

Hi,

You probably just have your path (file location) incorrect. Scanreg should be in the windows\command folder (directory).

Run scanreg from the MS-DOS promt:

1. At the MS-DOS prompt, type cd\windows\command, and then press ENTER.

2. At the C: prompt, type scanreg /fix, and then press ENTER.

3. After completed, then press ENTER.

4. At the C: prompt, type win and press ENTER.

If you still cannot get into Windows...

1. At the MS-DOS prompt, type cd\windows\command, and then press ENTER.

2. At the C: prompt, type scanreg /restore, and then press ENTER.

3. Select the previous registry you want to restore, and then press ENTER.NOTE: A properly working registry has the word "Started" next to the date.

5. When you receive notification that you restored a properly working registry, press ENTER to restart your computer.

Hope this helps and good luck.

Jim McNamara

LeftyB · Answer

jimmymac_4:  Thanks,YOU WERE CORRECT.  Somehow(???) the Command folder got tucked into the Catroot folder. Moved it back to C:\windows and was able to restore the registry.  Learning more than I really want to know. Thanks again. LeftyB

jimmymac_4 · Answer

LeftyB,

Learning more that you even want to know ... is there such a thing? You can never know enough where computers are concerned. You can't even keep up with the rapidly changing hardware software environment.

The problem I see here is with scanreg in the wrong folder (directory), assuming you have the option active, you may not have even had a backup of your registry since scanreg was relocated. Consequently, you may have restored your registry prior to the relocation of the the command foplder (directory). Furthermore, this could very well be the source of your bad filename problem since windows may not have found scanreg, but all this speculation depends upon how Windows searches for scanreg (internally hard-coded path or Windows path including subfolders).

Regardless ... you never said. Can you now boot up to Windows and has the bad filename disappeared?

Jim McNamara

LeftyB · Answer

jimmymac_4:  I can boot up okay now.  I looked at the reg backups and they are all dated consecutively so they look okay.  I had copied the files with the tilde sign onto a disk and then deleted them so they are gone now.  I was not being sincere about learning.  I enjoy learning about my computer.  As a matter of fact I have several questions.  I run RegSeeker to identify things in the registry that are identified as items that may be deleted.  I then try to research the items listed.  I have learned a lot this way and I have also learned not to just delete items found.  There are usually 15 or more entries for 'InvalidActiveX/CLSID'.  I have searched Google for explanations but as of now, have not found any.   What causes this entry and can they safetly be deleted? Do you know of a website that explains this information?  Also, are you familiar with the jv6 software?   I appreciate your help and comments. Leftyb

jimmymac_4 · Answer

Hi,

Good to hear that your problems are now behind you. I too use ReSeeker and I am not aware of having ever deleted anything that caused a problem. Beside there is a backup facility to undue (restore) a deletion, so I wouldn't be too concerned. As concerns jv6, it is now Macecraft. The only piece of software that I am familiar with is RegCleaner. I have the final freeware release and it is an excellent piece of software.

Jim McNamara

LeftyB · Answer

jimmymac_4:  Thanks for your response.  I will look into RegCleaner.  As far as the InvalidActiveX is concerned I am just trying to understand how they occur.  I see lots of postings about them on other forums but I've never seen any explanation.  I am currently trying to read an on-line book 'Learn the Registery in 24 Hours'.  It should be retitled, 'Learn the Rgistery in 24 Months/Years'.  If I ever see an explanation I will post it.  Thank you very much for your help, it is appreciated. LeftyB

jimmymac_4 · Answer

Hi,

I encounter those invalid CLSIDs when I run RegSeeker as well, but haven't paid them much attention. As concerns RegCleaner, the final freeware release can be found here:

http://www.321download.com/LastFreeware/index.html#RegCleaner

Jim McNamara

Windows General

Scanreg /Restore

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