If you remove several registry entries with hijackthis--some of them necessary--but neglect to make a backup..

Question

...is there a freeware program that you can download and use to repair your registry?

Answer 1

That is a danger using HiJack This. It really only should be used with expert guidance. If you removed any critical operating system files, you can try to repair them with a SFC scan. Here are the steps to run a SFC. Below the SFC instructions is a list of online tech support groups that can help you when you run HJT.

You may want to consider running a System File Checker (SFC). This can be run in Safe Mode should you prefer. To get into Safe Mode either hold down or tap the F8 key repeatedly while the computer is starting up. To run SFC, close all applications such as Office, Messenger, Email, etc, and go to:

- Start
- Run
- Type in sfc /scannow (include the space before the " / ")

What SFC does is that it attempts to fix or replace critical operating system files. Sometimes this can be done without the installation disk, however it may prompt you for the appropriate operating system installation disk. If that is the case, then you know that you definitely have file corruption or something missing. Insert the disk if prompted. Also you should run SFC using the Administrator account.

If you have the Vista operating system, the steps are a bit different due to the UAC. See the link below.
http://vistasupport.mvps.org/system_file_checker.htm

Don't surf, play games or do anything while SFC runs. After it is completed, reboot your computer.

One of the major culprits in missing or corrupt operating system files is running a registry cleaner or optimizer. They can flag important shared files for deletion or cleanup. Another cause is malware.

NOTE: Before running any registry cleaner or editing the registry, always ensure you back it up first. If the registry cleaner you are using doesn't have that function, you can do it manually. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756
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Answer 2

Nope, once the data is deleted it's deleted.

Best option is simply to reinstall the programs that stopped working and the installer will replace registry entries.

If the installer has the option to do a repair, use that

Answer 3

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