Windows XP registry error?

Question

I have a registry error that needs to be fixed. I have the step by step instructions from Microsoft, to fix a system32 error. Can someone who is not an expert fix a registry? Can I do more damage?

Answer 1

while the other answers here have some points;

the main answer to your question is, "YES" (to both questions)

you should, however, follow a few steps

1.) backup the registry
2.) you could to a set-point for a restore, worst case
3.) read each step in the instructions THREE times
4.) registry entries are very long, be very careful in reading the screen
5.) I find the Ace Utilities from AceLogix Software works very well, plus has a ton of easy to use tools for other tasks

hope this helps too

Answer 2

yes and yes. you can make a copy of your registry (export) then make the change. If you make a mistake, reboot and import the saved registry. For expedience, you can just export the section you are making changes to.

Answer 3

In all honesty if you do not know what you are doing you can do more harm then good. You are dealing with the mainframe of the operating system.

Answer 4

As long as you backup the regristry first it should be ok. Just ask microsoft how to back it up first.

Answer 5

try tapping the f2 key at startup...this may take you into setup...right here have the computing gadget boot from -a million.cd rom--2.A:-3. C: restart the computing gadget along with your restore cd contained in the cd rom and stick with on demonstrate training

Answer 6

registry mechanic is verry good