Deleting registry keys (WXP)

[mswantak]

I'm using Regedit, trying to delete all entries having to do with my Saitek game controller, so I can install some new drivers. I keep running into "Cannot delete (filename): Error deleting registry key." I'm new to XP, and this never happened to me in 98; what do I do?

[Dirk_Diggler]

Are you the Administrator or do you have admin privileges. If you are, alter what "Permissions" you have when you right-click the Keys in the Registry.
If your not Admin, just check what "Permissions" you do have when you righ-click a Key.

I'm a newbie, take it easy on me

[Sammydad1]

Hi,
I am having a similiar problem with a game that seems to have left a non-Deletable Registry entry. No matter what I try, it will not Delete. Have changed everything I can think of.

I have Win XP pro with sp1.

Were you able to resolve your problem ?? If so, please pass that solution on to me if you would please !!

[Nana]

Sammydad1,

Have you tried deleting it/them while in Safe Mode.

Good luck,
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[reghakr]

mswantak,

Another alternative:

You could also right-click on My Computer, choose properties, click the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. Choose Show Hidden devices from the menu, and double-click on the Non Plug-N-Play drivers and remove it here.

reghakr