Screwed up registry.

[johnsmith1665]

Hello,I just removed some malware off my computer. But now the majority of the critical components on my computer can't open. I can't even get to Safe Mode or CMD prompt to restore. Any suggestions?

 

[johnsmith1665]

I was able to get to restore, but that didn't change anything. It looks like I have to reinstall windows. I'm trying to avoid that. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[wanamingo]

Unfortunately I dont think there is an easy fix for a corrupt regisstry.

If you still have your windows install discs you could try running "sfc /scannow" from the cmd prompt. This will verify all system files. Some malware will purposely trash the registry on the way out.

But a restore is most likely going to be in order. Even if you do manage to get all of your programs to run again system performance is going to be shite.

 

[faizanshakyboy]

There is a fix for corrupt registry: http://software.intel.com/swfinder/productpage/tabid/85/language/en-us/p-4869-reginout-system-utilities.aspx

 

[hang-the-9]

Try doing a Repair setup of Windows, read though this http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

If you do a re-installation I suggest you do so on a new drive to ensure your files and settings can be recovered if your backup is not working for some reason.