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Old Jun 11, 2011 | 09:46 AM
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It seems my Windows "View Registry" has been wiped out. On every boot up, I have to rebuild my Desk Top and reset a bunch of other stuff. Generally, is there any way to repair this or should I plan to reload Windows?

I'm running Windows XP.

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Old Jun 11, 2011 | 11:12 AM
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Can you restore to an earlier date ?
 
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Dave,

try running Malwarebytes Antimalware to make sure you don't have any nasty stuff.. Also a virus scan wouldn't hurt..

If you know when this started acting up you can try a system restore like Tim mentioned..

What version of Windows you running??
 
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Old Jun 11, 2011 | 10:57 PM
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Thanks guys!

I ran disk check (on a boot up) and all looks well now!
 
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Originally Posted by Flexfuel-Dave
Thanks guys!

I ran disk check (on a boot up) and all looks well now!

That's good...

Just make sure you have all you data backed up.. Could be a sign the Hard drive is getting ready to crap out on ya..
 
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