registry editor (W98)

[ALICEMARIE]

After reading a post here about alphabetizing programs and favorites list, I wanted to try it, but don't know how to get to the registry editor. I've never used it before.

Thanks.

[BertImmenschuh]

Start, Run, and type in regedit. BEWARE, making changes in the registry can cause problems ranging from error messages to a dead operating system [which could require re-installation]. BACKUP, BACKUP, BACKUP. Be sure to run scanreg from the DOS prompt prior to making changes. Scanreg keeps 5 copies of the registry you can go back to.

[patyson]

But,you CAN increase that number,

Open your C:\Windows\Scanreg.ini file. The Scanreg.ini file contains the entries that determine how the Registry Checker tool makes backup copies of your registry. Edit the x values of the settings below.

Backup=x, a value of 1 causes a backup copy of your registry to be made the first time you start your computer on any given day (determined by the system clock). A value of 0 disables the backing up of the registry.

Optimise=x, a value of 1 automatically optimises your current registry if it contains 500KB+ of unused space. A value of 0 does not automatically optimise your current registry by removing unused space.

MaxBackupCopies=x, use this value to set the maximum amount of registry backups, e.g. a value of 5 saves the last 5 registry backups in the Windows\Sysbckup folder. This value can be between 0 and 99.

NOTE: When you restore a registry backup using Registry Checker for MS- DOS (scanreg), only the five earliest backups are displayed.

BackupDirectory=x, by default this entry does not contain a value, and registry backups are automatically saved in the Windows\Sysbckup folder. If for some reason you wish to change where the backup is stored then use this to do so. E.g. If you want to change it to you C:\Backup directory then you would have BackupDirectory=C:\Backup. I’d suggest just leaving the backup directory in its default location.

NOTE – This next Scanreg.ini setting is recommended for advanced users only. & Must be manually added into the Scanreg.ini if you intend to use it.

[tnguy]

I am sure that someone who doesn't even know how to get to regedit will benefit from that post.
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[ALICEMARIE]

Thanks for the information. I didn't realize that opening this could cause problems. I'm new to a lot of this and really appreciate all the info. I'll take my time reading it and then determine if I'm brave enough to try it.

thanks again.

[BertImmenschuh]

You posting a query is not a problem. Those of us who can provide a bit of input about possible solutions to problems are glad to do it. There is no possible way any person can know all there is about computers but many of us have knowledge of some sort. And most of us do not intend to start arguments/harassment. So keep asking, someone will have seen your problem at one time or another.

[patyson]

Well,they might not benefit from that post immediately,it is a tidbit that I believe was relative to the original post,as well as the initial reply.And if not used right away by someone who does know how to get to "regedit",it can be saved for future use by someone who does not..."YET".
Just tryin' to help...