Please HELP....

[Tony]

Hi,

I can't get into regedit. I've tried regedit and regedt32 to no avail. The screen comes up but after a second, or two, it goes away.
Any ideas what might be causing this? How to fix it?
Many thanks.

Tony

PS: Windows XP Pro w/SP1

[Richard]

Hi Tony,

Look in C:\Windows for the file regedit.exe.

If it is not there go to C:\windows\system32\dllcache. And copy regedit.exe from there to C:\windows.


HTH
Richard
"Tony" > wrote in message ...
Hi,

I can't get into regedit. I've tried regedit and regedt32 to no avail. The screen comes up but after a second, or two, it goes away.
Any ideas what might be causing this? How to fix it?
Many thanks.

Tony

PS: Windows XP Pro w/SP1

[Kelly]

Hi Tony,

If a restriction were in place, you would recieve a notice/warning message.
However, if this is not the only .exe that isn't functioning properly, run
these edits:

EXE Fix for Windows XP - Line 12 (Restores EXE association)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Restore lnk association: (Line 12) Link File Fix for Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

To test the .exe theory, rename regedit.exe to regedit.com and try again.
If a policy restriction is in place:

For Pro: Go to Start/Run and type in: gpedit.msc

User Configuration/Administrative Templates/System: Scroll down to Prevent
access to registry editing tools. Set it to disabled.

Disable or Enable Registry Editing Tools (Line 213)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Repair the Registry Editor (Line 173)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Editing the Registry for "other" Users
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_adv_reg_editing.htm

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All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP
[AE-Windows® XP]

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm


"Tony" > wrote in message
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Hi,

I can't get into regedit. I've tried regedit and regedt32 to no avail. The
screen comes up but after a second, or two, it goes away.
Any ideas what might be causing this? How to fix it?
Many thanks.

Tony

PS: Windows XP Pro w/SP1

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

This may also be a symptom of the W32.Yaha.K virus, or one of its variants.



Symatec has an automated removal tool here:

http://216.239.37.100/search?q=cache:qPlE9JO7rgcJ:www.symantec.com/avcenter/
venc/data/w32.yaha.removal.tool.html+%22yaha.k%22+symantec&hl=en&lr=lang_en&
ie=UTF-8

Be sure to follow all the instructions.

An online virus scan can be performed here: http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

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"Tony" > wrote in message
...
Hi,

I can't get into regedit. I've tried regedit and regedt32 to no avail. The
screen comes up but after a second, or two, it goes away.
Any ideas what might be causing this? How to fix it?
Many thanks.

Tony

PS: Windows XP Pro w/SP1