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LKGC question
I have asked this question before but haven't had any positive results. I
just had to use the LKGC and it was like from a year or so ago. I read where the ControlSets have something to do with it. I have 3 of them ControlSet001, ControlSet002 and ControlSet003. Do I have too many? Which one would be the right more recent one? When I use it the way it is now, it makes most of my programs useless and have to reinstall them. Debbie |
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These registry keys are basically the system's hardware profiles.
Changes made in Device Manager are stored here, and also changes to Local Services. Most PCs I've seen have : - CurrentControlSet ControlSet001 ControlSet003 ....and NOT a ControlSet002 !! But you're right, in that they're are 3 of them. ControlSet001 is an exact copy of CurrentControlSet, and ControlSet003 is a backup. You will find that whatever changes you make to either CurrentControlSet or ControlSet001 will be immediately reflected and reproduced automatically in the other set. While the last set, ControlSet003, does not change. == Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London. :-) "Debbie Graham" wrote in message ... I have asked this question before but haven't had any positive results. I just had to use the LKGC and it was like from a year or so ago. I read where the ControlSets have something to do with it. I have 3 of them ControlSet001, ControlSet002 and ControlSet003. Do I have too many? Which one would be the right more recent one? When I use it the way it is now, it makes most of my programs useless and have to reinstall them. Debbie |
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These registry keys are basically the system's hardware profiles.
Changes made in Device Manager are stored here, and also changes to Local Services. Most PCs I've seen have : - CurrentControlSet ControlSet001 ControlSet003 ....and NOT a ControlSet002 !! But you're right, in that they're are 3 of them. ControlSet001 is an exact copy of CurrentControlSet, and ControlSet003 is a backup. You will find that whatever changes you make to either CurrentControlSet or ControlSet001 will be immediately reflected and reproduced automatically in the other set. While the last set, ControlSet003, does not change. == Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London. :-) "Debbie Graham" wrote in message ... I have asked this question before but haven't had any positive results. I just had to use the LKGC and it was like from a year or so ago. I read where the ControlSets have something to do with it. I have 3 of them ControlSet001, ControlSet002 and ControlSet003. Do I have too many? Which one would be the right more recent one? When I use it the way it is now, it makes most of my programs useless and have to reinstall them. Debbie |
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So is that why my LKGC is messed up? How do I fix it?
http://www.fileden.com/files/2006/5/26/37340//LKGC.jpg Debbie "Tim Meddick" wrote in message ... These registry keys are basically the system's hardware profiles. Changes made in Device Manager are stored here, and also changes to Local Services. Most PCs I've seen have : - CurrentControlSet ControlSet001 ControlSet003 ...and NOT a ControlSet002 !! But you're right, in that they're are 3 of them. ControlSet001 is an exact copy of CurrentControlSet, and ControlSet003 is a backup. You will find that whatever changes you make to either CurrentControlSet or ControlSet001 will be immediately reflected and reproduced automatically in the other set. While the last set, ControlSet003, does not change. == Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London. :-) "Debbie Graham" wrote in message ... I have asked this question before but haven't had any positive results. I just had to use the LKGC and it was like from a year or so ago. I read where the ControlSets have something to do with it. I have 3 of them ControlSet001, ControlSet002 and ControlSet003. Do I have too many? Which one would be the right more recent one? When I use it the way it is now, it makes most of my programs useless and have to reinstall them. Debbie |
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So is that why my LKGC is messed up? How do I fix it?
http://www.fileden.com/files/2006/5/26/37340//LKGC.jpg Debbie "Tim Meddick" wrote in message ... These registry keys are basically the system's hardware profiles. Changes made in Device Manager are stored here, and also changes to Local Services. Most PCs I've seen have : - CurrentControlSet ControlSet001 ControlSet003 ...and NOT a ControlSet002 !! But you're right, in that they're are 3 of them. ControlSet001 is an exact copy of CurrentControlSet, and ControlSet003 is a backup. You will find that whatever changes you make to either CurrentControlSet or ControlSet001 will be immediately reflected and reproduced automatically in the other set. While the last set, ControlSet003, does not change. == Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London. :-) "Debbie Graham" wrote in message ... I have asked this question before but haven't had any positive results. I just had to use the LKGC and it was like from a year or so ago. I read where the ControlSets have something to do with it. I have 3 of them ControlSet001, ControlSet002 and ControlSet003. Do I have too many? Which one would be the right more recent one? When I use it the way it is now, it makes most of my programs useless and have to reinstall them. Debbie |
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Why is it you think LKGC *is* messed up??
The Last Known Good Configuration does have something to do with the Hardware Profile stored in : - HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\CurrentControlSet The data contained within this registry key is actually stored in a single file on your system called : - C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\system (no extension), and it is a backup of this file contained within the folder : - C:\WINDOWS\repair ....that replaces the old copy when you choose the LKGC option after pressing the [F8] key at boot. The only way LKGC will not work is if there is no "system" file in the "C:\WINDOWS\repair" directory! If you feel that you want the ability to backup / restore the WinXP registry files, you could do worse than download and read through the documentation of the free application - ERUNT.exe Available by clicking on the link below : http://www.aumha.org/downloads/erunt-setup.exe Also, I would learn how to install / use the Windows Recovery Console (install by inserting the XP cd and typing "D:\i386\winnt32.exe /cmdcons" into the "Run" box on the start menu) - where [D:] is the drive-letter of your cd-rom drive. Look up "Recovery Console" in the WinXP Help and Support Center. == Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London. :-) "Debbie Graham" wrote in message ... So is that why my LKGC is messed up? How do I fix it? http://www.fileden.com/files/2006/5/26/37340//LKGC.jpg Debbie "Tim Meddick" wrote in message ... These registry keys are basically the system's hardware profiles. Changes made in Device Manager are stored here, and also changes to Local Services. Most PCs I've seen have : - CurrentControlSet ControlSet001 ControlSet003 ...and NOT a ControlSet002 !! But you're right, in that they're are 3 of them. ControlSet001 is an exact copy of CurrentControlSet, and ControlSet003 is a backup. You will find that whatever changes you make to either CurrentControlSet or ControlSet001 will be immediately reflected and reproduced automatically in the other set. While the last set, ControlSet003, does not change. == Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London. :-) "Debbie Graham" wrote in message ... I have asked this question before but haven't had any positive results. I just had to use the LKGC and it was like from a year or so ago. I read where the ControlSets have something to do with it. I have 3 of them ControlSet001, ControlSet002 and ControlSet003. Do I have too many? Which one would be the right more recent one? When I use it the way it is now, it makes most of my programs useless and have to reinstall them. Debbie |
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Why is it you think LKGC *is* messed up??
The Last Known Good Configuration does have something to do with the Hardware Profile stored in : - HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\CurrentControlSet The data contained within this registry key is actually stored in a single file on your system called : - C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\system (no extension), and it is a backup of this file contained within the folder : - C:\WINDOWS\repair ....that replaces the old copy when you choose the LKGC option after pressing the [F8] key at boot. The only way LKGC will not work is if there is no "system" file in the "C:\WINDOWS\repair" directory! If you feel that you want the ability to backup / restore the WinXP registry files, you could do worse than download and read through the documentation of the free application - ERUNT.exe Available by clicking on the link below : http://www.aumha.org/downloads/erunt-setup.exe Also, I would learn how to install / use the Windows Recovery Console (install by inserting the XP cd and typing "D:\i386\winnt32.exe /cmdcons" into the "Run" box on the start menu) - where [D:] is the drive-letter of your cd-rom drive. Look up "Recovery Console" in the WinXP Help and Support Center. == Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London. :-) "Debbie Graham" wrote in message ... So is that why my LKGC is messed up? How do I fix it? http://www.fileden.com/files/2006/5/26/37340//LKGC.jpg Debbie "Tim Meddick" wrote in message ... These registry keys are basically the system's hardware profiles. Changes made in Device Manager are stored here, and also changes to Local Services. Most PCs I've seen have : - CurrentControlSet ControlSet001 ControlSet003 ...and NOT a ControlSet002 !! But you're right, in that they're are 3 of them. ControlSet001 is an exact copy of CurrentControlSet, and ControlSet003 is a backup. You will find that whatever changes you make to either CurrentControlSet or ControlSet001 will be immediately reflected and reproduced automatically in the other set. While the last set, ControlSet003, does not change. == Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London. :-) "Debbie Graham" wrote in message ... I have asked this question before but haven't had any positive results. I just had to use the LKGC and it was like from a year or so ago. I read where the ControlSets have something to do with it. I have 3 of them ControlSet001, ControlSet002 and ControlSet003. Do I have too many? Which one would be the right more recent one? When I use it the way it is now, it makes most of my programs useless and have to reinstall them. Debbie |
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On 8/21/2010 11:17 PM, Debbie Graham wrote:
I have asked this question before but haven't had any positive results. I just had to use the LKGC and it was like from a year or so ago. I read where the ControlSets have something to do with it. I have 3 of them ControlSet001, ControlSet002 and ControlSet003. Do I have too many? Which one would be the right more recent one? When I use it the way it is now, it makes most of my programs useless and have to reinstall them. No, you don't have too many control sets and the Last Known Good Configuration that you used was *not* from a year ago... unless the computer ran for a whole year without being rebooted. If the computer boots properly today and if you turn it off tonight, today's boot configuration (right after a user logs on) will be the Last Known Good Configuration the next time the computer is booted. Consult the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Select to know which control set is the LKGC. John |
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On 8/21/2010 11:17 PM, Debbie Graham wrote:
I have asked this question before but haven't had any positive results. I just had to use the LKGC and it was like from a year or so ago. I read where the ControlSets have something to do with it. I have 3 of them ControlSet001, ControlSet002 and ControlSet003. Do I have too many? Which one would be the right more recent one? When I use it the way it is now, it makes most of my programs useless and have to reinstall them. No, you don't have too many control sets and the Last Known Good Configuration that you used was *not* from a year ago... unless the computer ran for a whole year without being rebooted. If the computer boots properly today and if you turn it off tonight, today's boot configuration (right after a user logs on) will be the Last Known Good Configuration the next time the computer is booted. Consult the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Select to know which control set is the LKGC. John |
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That's just it John. I used the LKGC last year sometime and just used it
again a few days ago and it's the same exact configuaration from a year ago. My graphics card drivers (ATI) is non existent, my AVG antivirus had to be reinstalled my new printer install had to be installed all over again, plus a few other programs of mine. Something is wrong, I should not have the same configuration now as I did a year ago. Debbie "John John - MVP" wrote in message ... On 8/21/2010 11:17 PM, Debbie Graham wrote: I have asked this question before but haven't had any positive results. I just had to use the LKGC and it was like from a year or so ago. I read where the ControlSets have something to do with it. I have 3 of them ControlSet001, ControlSet002 and ControlSet003. Do I have too many? Which one would be the right more recent one? When I use it the way it is now, it makes most of my programs useless and have to reinstall them. No, you don't have too many control sets and the Last Known Good Configuration that you used was *not* from a year ago... unless the computer ran for a whole year without being rebooted. If the computer boots properly today and if you turn it off tonight, today's boot configuration (right after a user logs on) will be the Last Known Good Configuration the next time the computer is booted. Consult the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Select to know which control set is the LKGC. John |
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That's just it John. I used the LKGC last year sometime and just used it
again a few days ago and it's the same exact configuaration from a year ago. My graphics card drivers (ATI) is non existent, my AVG antivirus had to be reinstalled my new printer install had to be installed all over again, plus a few other programs of mine. Something is wrong, I should not have the same configuration now as I did a year ago. Debbie "John John - MVP" wrote in message ... On 8/21/2010 11:17 PM, Debbie Graham wrote: I have asked this question before but haven't had any positive results. I just had to use the LKGC and it was like from a year or so ago. I read where the ControlSets have something to do with it. I have 3 of them ControlSet001, ControlSet002 and ControlSet003. Do I have too many? Which one would be the right more recent one? When I use it the way it is now, it makes most of my programs useless and have to reinstall them. No, you don't have too many control sets and the Last Known Good Configuration that you used was *not* from a year ago... unless the computer ran for a whole year without being rebooted. If the computer boots properly today and if you turn it off tonight, today's boot configuration (right after a user logs on) will be the Last Known Good Configuration the next time the computer is booted. Consult the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Select to know which control set is the LKGC. John |
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Also I just found this, under ControlSet001 my ATI driver and graphics card
stuff is there but under ControlSet002 it isn't. So is the ControlSet002 that keeps loading for me when I use the LKGC? How do I fix it? Debbie "John John - MVP" wrote in message ... On 8/21/2010 11:17 PM, Debbie Graham wrote: I have asked this question before but haven't had any positive results. I just had to use the LKGC and it was like from a year or so ago. I read where the ControlSets have something to do with it. I have 3 of them ControlSet001, ControlSet002 and ControlSet003. Do I have too many? Which one would be the right more recent one? When I use it the way it is now, it makes most of my programs useless and have to reinstall them. No, you don't have too many control sets and the Last Known Good Configuration that you used was *not* from a year ago... unless the computer ran for a whole year without being rebooted. If the computer boots properly today and if you turn it off tonight, today's boot configuration (right after a user logs on) will be the Last Known Good Configuration the next time the computer is booted. Consult the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Select to know which control set is the LKGC. John |
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Also I just found this, under ControlSet001 my ATI driver and graphics card
stuff is there but under ControlSet002 it isn't. So is the ControlSet002 that keeps loading for me when I use the LKGC? How do I fix it? Debbie "John John - MVP" wrote in message ... On 8/21/2010 11:17 PM, Debbie Graham wrote: I have asked this question before but haven't had any positive results. I just had to use the LKGC and it was like from a year or so ago. I read where the ControlSets have something to do with it. I have 3 of them ControlSet001, ControlSet002 and ControlSet003. Do I have too many? Which one would be the right more recent one? When I use it the way it is now, it makes most of my programs useless and have to reinstall them. No, you don't have too many control sets and the Last Known Good Configuration that you used was *not* from a year ago... unless the computer ran for a whole year without being rebooted. If the computer boots properly today and if you turn it off tonight, today's boot configuration (right after a user logs on) will be the Last Known Good Configuration the next time the computer is booted. Consult the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Select to know which control set is the LKGC. John |
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What does the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Select key tell you? Which
Control set is the LKGC and which is the current? There is something else wrong with the machine, unless programs run as services or rely on certain drivers (some like AV software do, but most don't) programs don't or should not record anything in the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM key and using a different Control Set should not affect installed software. John Debbie Graham wrote: That's just it John. I used the LKGC last year sometime and just used it again a few days ago and it's the same exact configuaration from a year ago. My graphics card drivers (ATI) is non existent, my AVG antivirus had to be reinstalled my new printer install had to be installed all over again, plus a few other programs of mine. Something is wrong, I should not have the same configuration now as I did a year ago. Debbie "John John - MVP" wrote in message ... On 8/21/2010 11:17 PM, Debbie Graham wrote: I have asked this question before but haven't had any positive results. I just had to use the LKGC and it was like from a year or so ago. I read where the ControlSets have something to do with it. I have 3 of them ControlSet001, ControlSet002 and ControlSet003. Do I have too many? Which one would be the right more recent one? When I use it the way it is now, it makes most of my programs useless and have to reinstall them. No, you don't have too many control sets and the Last Known Good Configuration that you used was *not* from a year ago... unless the computer ran for a whole year without being rebooted. If the computer boots properly today and if you turn it off tonight, today's boot configuration (right after a user logs on) will be the Last Known Good Configuration the next time the computer is booted. Consult the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Select to know which control set is the LKGC. John |
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What does the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Select key tell you? Which
Control set is the LKGC and which is the current? There is something else wrong with the machine, unless programs run as services or rely on certain drivers (some like AV software do, but most don't) programs don't or should not record anything in the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM key and using a different Control Set should not affect installed software. John Debbie Graham wrote: That's just it John. I used the LKGC last year sometime and just used it again a few days ago and it's the same exact configuaration from a year ago. My graphics card drivers (ATI) is non existent, my AVG antivirus had to be reinstalled my new printer install had to be installed all over again, plus a few other programs of mine. Something is wrong, I should not have the same configuration now as I did a year ago. Debbie "John John - MVP" wrote in message ... On 8/21/2010 11:17 PM, Debbie Graham wrote: I have asked this question before but haven't had any positive results. I just had to use the LKGC and it was like from a year or so ago. I read where the ControlSets have something to do with it. I have 3 of them ControlSet001, ControlSet002 and ControlSet003. Do I have too many? Which one would be the right more recent one? When I use it the way it is now, it makes most of my programs useless and have to reinstall them. No, you don't have too many control sets and the Last Known Good Configuration that you used was *not* from a year ago... unless the computer ran for a whole year without being rebooted. If the computer boots properly today and if you turn it off tonight, today's boot configuration (right after a user logs on) will be the Last Known Good Configuration the next time the computer is booted. Consult the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Select to know which control set is the LKGC. John |
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