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Win98SE, MS Config Startup is Empty
I was experimenting with a piece of software which was going to
organize my computer startup on Win98SE but actually wipes out everything in MS Config Startup. How can I replace the essential items (rundll.32, load power profile etc) plus my AVG Free, Microsoft Intellimouse settings in MS Config without having to perform a "scanreg /restore". I actually want to perform a "scanreg /restore" but the date takes me back too far, 3 months, changes too many things. Is there a way to "scanreg /restore" a day or so before this problem came up? I am not of the computer generation so please make your reply easy to follow. Thanks. |
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Win98SE, MS Config Startup is Empty
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ups.com... I was experimenting with a piece of software which was going to organize my computer startup on Win98SE but actually wipes out everything in MS Config Startup. How can I replace the essential items (rundll.32, load power profile etc) plus my AVG Free, Microsoft Intellimouse settings in MS Config without having to perform a "scanreg /restore". I actually want to perform a "scanreg /restore" but the date takes me back too far, 3 months, changes too many things. Is there a way to "scanreg /restore" a day or so before this problem came up? I am not of the computer generation so please make your reply easy to follow. Thanks. 1. There are very few "essential items" in MSCONFIG. (Some users would say none.) E.g. you do not load RUNDLL except for specific (other) purposes, you may not need Power Profile, etc. But the orthodox answer is that you can configure many functions to load at boot (and display in Systray) just by setting them up to do so -- one by one, each in turn. 2. SCANREG can be configured (via its INI file) to save Registries at booting for any number of days (one per day). These are displayed by SCANREG /RESTORE. Default configuration is to save the last five Registries (i.e. delete the sixth or oldest on loading today's.) If the SCANREG dates are three months old you should look for an error (in computer date, in SCANREG.INI etc.) It will probably do no harm (a) to save today's Registry via REGEDIT in case you wish to restore it, (b) to try in turn all the Registry dates offered by SCANREG /RESTORE. -- Don Phillipson Carlsbad Springs (Ottawa, Canada) |
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Win98SE, MS Config Startup is Empty
Have you checked the dates on all five copies of the backed up registry? As
Don points out, something is screwed up if your newest backed up registry is 3 months old. Unless you have downloaded a specific file to correct the problem, W98 cannot go beyond 7 weeks without a reboot. A backed up copy of the registry should be made each time you reboot (except if the settings are screwed up). Attached is a zip file with a with a couple of .reg files in it. Extract the files and then right click, select edit, and you can view the entries it will create in the registry. There are two different power profile entries and they are in different run keys. To merge the date, right click and select merge. -- Regards Ron Badour, MS MVP for W98 Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour Knowledge Base Info: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo wrote in message ups.com... I was experimenting with a piece of software which was going to organize my computer startup on Win98SE but actually wipes out everything in MS Config Startup. How can I replace the essential items (rundll.32, load power profile etc) plus my AVG Free, Microsoft Intellimouse settings in MS Config without having to perform a "scanreg /restore". I actually want to perform a "scanreg /restore" but the date takes me back too far, 3 months, changes too many things. Is there a way to "scanreg /restore" a day or so before this problem came up? I am not of the computer generation so please make your reply easy to follow. Thanks. |
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Win98SE, MS Config Startup is Empty
Thanks guys. Please forgive me for not getting back sooner but the
cable guy was here optimizing my Rogers internet connection. To be honest, not being of the computer generation, I am having problems figuring out what you guys are saying. To rephrase, is it possible, simply, to put back those entries originally in MsConfig (I kow you can make entries in Autoexec.bat), especially the three entries pertaining to AVG (Test Centre, Email Scan, ?) free which is not functional when my machine boots up, also the MS Intellimouse software which I have set up for particular functions, I think the others were Scan Registry, Scheduling Agent (which used to show up in the sys tray near the clock), Load Power Profile, Sitmon??, eight in total. I am using the Scanreg/Restore of Jan 01/07. The next closest is Oct 22/06. Ideally, I want to restore Dec 28/06, which maintains my software the way I want, also restores the MsConfig entries. About Dec 18/06, I was smart enough to Norton Ghost my "C" drive, so everything is in tact on a number of cd ghost images. If I were able to scanreg/restore to Dec 28/06, that is the perfect solution. Thanks again. Ken. Ron Badour wrote: Have you checked the dates on all five copies of the backed up registry? As Don points out, something is screwed up if your newest backed up registry is 3 months old. Unless you have downloaded a specific file to correct the problem, W98 cannot go beyond 7 weeks without a reboot. A backed up copy of the registry should be made each time you reboot (except if the settings are screwed up). Attached is a zip file with a with a couple of .reg files in it. Extract the files and then right click, select edit, and you can view the entries it will create in the registry. There are two different power profile entries and they are in different run keys. To merge the date, right click and select merge. -- Regards Ron Badour, MS MVP for W98 Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour Knowledge Base Info: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo wrote in message ups.com... I was experimenting with a piece of software which was going to organize my computer startup on Win98SE but actually wipes out everything in MS Config Startup. How can I replace the essential items (rundll.32, load power profile etc) plus my AVG Free, Microsoft Intellimouse settings in MS Config without having to perform a "scanreg /restore". I actually want to perform a "scanreg /restore" but the date takes me back too far, 3 months, changes too many things. Is there a way to "scanreg /restore" a day or so before this problem came up? I am not of the computer generation so please make your reply easy to follow. Thanks. begin 666 Reg files.zip M4$L#!!0````(`)I6+#9RK)&QTP```!8!```(````F5G,2YR9 6==3\UJPS , MO@?R#B/GD&VTV"'DIHU+&E#'!9&/8I)U,XLL8KLX/7M)Z\[#5VD[T]2*U[$ MNNPTR1-]IM7\7ZH=L6J.M2K8E-NA9)X]$$3J-H,A(XGU1L[8G"J6(C ^C@ M9]"J=K$?:9+)0=L63L9YNF3/6?&D5%]NU[M*N68(SB%'+[AYDXO'FFQ&9LZ M[;YJM(:!_Q[/U(PV6J)27IR'N2,=PWF(72ZN7(5Z;# `-81',P$K^*AQFA[N M?S,="9J9RAVRC^^Z ))(=/F&/(M7X`4$L#!!0````(`.]5+#9;(6ZOH@`` M`+\````(````F5G,BYR96MCD\+@C 8QN^"WR%VC@[5M8/82$E+-(IH() M;30W:MC]\&W9Y__'A*J#[]+(-@S!X)$=ZK[-S'&5U'L5)J*LTMUD&P26 MBQ:U8[=A.+:&A;/B*"F*Z 16K%R5A7@1[1@GF% ,MWP0EO `G4G)) =0LN MY6:]@B\L1FUQ=-7*14L__N,*BU7[@@&(@WC%9RE4'_6NXS!3(UYP+QEW]0 M2P$",@L4````" ":5BPVJR1L=,````6`0``" `````````!`" `MH$````` MF5G,2YR96=02P$",@L4````" #O52PV6R%NKZ(```"_````" `````````! G`" `MH'Y````F5G,BYR96=02P4&``````(``@!L````P0$````` ` end |
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Win98SE, MS Config Startup is Empty
Restoring the registry to a particular date requires a backup that was made
on that date. I suggest you check to see if the application you used has an "undo" function or created a backup. Also, it is possible, though somewhat difficult, to extract only the startup information from a registry backup, if you think that one of the existing backups contains the configuration you want. Ben wrote in message oups.com... Thanks guys. Please forgive me for not getting back sooner but the cable guy was here optimizing my Rogers internet connection. To be honest, not being of the computer generation, I am having problems figuring out what you guys are saying. To rephrase, is it possible, simply, to put back those entries originally in MsConfig (I kow you can make entries in Autoexec.bat), especially the three entries pertaining to AVG (Test Centre, Email Scan, ?) free which is not functional when my machine boots up, also the MS Intellimouse software which I have set up for particular functions, I think the others were Scan Registry, Scheduling Agent (which used to show up in the sys tray near the clock), Load Power Profile, Sitmon??, eight in total. I am using the Scanreg/Restore of Jan 01/07. The next closest is Oct 22/06. Ideally, I want to restore Dec 28/06, which maintains my software the way I want, also restores the MsConfig entries. About Dec 18/06, I was smart enough to Norton Ghost my "C" drive, so everything is in tact on a number of cd ghost images. If I were able to scanreg/restore to Dec 28/06, that is the perfect solution. Thanks again. Ken. Ron Badour wrote: Have you checked the dates on all five copies of the backed up registry? As Don points out, something is screwed up if your newest backed up registry is 3 months old. Unless you have downloaded a specific file to correct the problem, W98 cannot go beyond 7 weeks without a reboot. A backed up copy of the registry should be made each time you reboot (except if the settings are screwed up). Attached is a zip file with a with a couple of .reg files in it. Extract the files and then right click, select edit, and you can view the entries it will create in the registry. There are two different power profile entries and they are in different run keys. To merge the date, right click and select merge. -- Regards Ron Badour, MS MVP for W98 Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour Knowledge Base Info: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo wrote in message ups.com... I was experimenting with a piece of software which was going to organize my computer startup on Win98SE but actually wipes out everything in MS Config Startup. How can I replace the essential items (rundll.32, load power profile etc) plus my AVG Free, Microsoft Intellimouse settings in MS Config without having to perform a "scanreg /restore". I actually want to perform a "scanreg /restore" but the date takes me back too far, 3 months, changes too many things. Is there a way to "scanreg /restore" a day or so before this problem came up? I am not of the computer generation so please make your reply easy to follow. Thanks. begin 666 Reg files.zip M4$L#!!0````(`)I6+#9RK)&QTP```!8!```(````F5G,2YR9 6==3\UJPS , MO@?R#B/GD&VTV"'DIHU+&E#'!9&/8I)U,XLL8KLX/7M)Z\[#5VD[T]2*U[$ MNNPTR1-]IM7\7ZH=L6J.M2K8E-NA9)X]$$3J-H,A(XGU1L[8G"J6(C ^C@ M9]"J=K$?:9+)0=L63L9YNF3/6?&D5%]NU[M*N68(SB%'+[AYDXO'FFQ&9LZ M[;YJM(:!_Q[/U(PV6J)27IR'N2,=PWF(72ZN7(5Z;# `-81',P$K^*AQFA[N M?S,="9J9RAVRC^^Z ))(=/F&/(M7X`4$L#!!0````(`.]5+#9;(6ZOH@`` M`+\````(````F5G,BYR96MCD\+@C 8QN^"WR%VC@[5M8/82$E+-(IH() M;30W:MC]\&W9Y__'A*J#[]+(-@S!X)$=ZK[-S'&5U'L5)J*LTMUD&P26 MBQ:U8[=A.+:&A;/B*"F*Z 16K%R5A7@1[1@GF% ,MWP0EO `G4G)) =0LN MY6:]@B\L1FUQ=-7*14L__N,*BU7[@@&(@WC%9RE4'_6NXS!3(UYP+QEW]0 M2P$",@L4````" ":5BPVJR1L=,````6`0``" `````````!`" `MH$````` MF5G,2YR96=02P$",@L4````" #O52PV6R%NKZ(```"_````" `````````! G`" `MH'Y````F5G,BYR96=02P4&``````(``@!L````P0$````` ` end |
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Win98SE, MS Config Startup is Empty
If the problem is that those items aren't starting automatically, the
simplest process is to look for an option within the application to enable auto startup, or re-install them and check the option to autostart. -- Jeff Richards MS MVP (Windows - Shell/User) wrote in message oups.com... Thanks guys. Please forgive me for not getting back sooner but the cable guy was here optimizing my Rogers internet connection. To be honest, not being of the computer generation, I am having problems figuring out what you guys are saying. To rephrase, is it possible, simply, to put back those entries originally in MsConfig (I kow you can make entries in Autoexec.bat), especially the three entries pertaining to AVG (Test Centre, Email Scan, ?) free which is not functional when my machine boots up, also the MS Intellimouse software which I have set up for particular functions, I think the others were Scan Registry, Scheduling Agent (which used to show up in the sys tray near the clock), Load Power Profile, Sitmon??, eight in total. I am using the Scanreg/Restore of Jan 01/07. The next closest is Oct 22/06. Ideally, I want to restore Dec 28/06, which maintains my software the way I want, also restores the MsConfig entries. About Dec 18/06, I was smart enough to Norton Ghost my "C" drive, so everything is in tact on a number of cd ghost images. If I were able to scanreg/restore to Dec 28/06, that is the perfect solution. Thanks again. Ken. |
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Win98SE, MS Config Startup is Empty
Since my previous message, I re-installed both AVG free and the
Microsoft Intellipoint 4.12 software. Now 4 out of my 8 entries are back in MSConfig startup. I am now missing the 4 Win98SE entries. Are all 4 necessary, if not which if any are essential or can I just continue using my computer this way? Everything seems to be working fine but I am no expert. Thanks, Ken. Jeff Richards wrote: If the problem is that those items aren't starting automatically, the simplest process is to look for an option within the application to enable auto startup, or re-install them and check the option to autostart. -- Jeff Richards MS MVP (Windows - Shell/User) wrote in message oups.com... Thanks guys. Please forgive me for not getting back sooner but the cable guy was here optimizing my Rogers internet connection. To be honest, not being of the computer generation, I am having problems figuring out what you guys are saying. To rephrase, is it possible, simply, to put back those entries originally in MsConfig (I kow you can make entries in Autoexec.bat), especially the three entries pertaining to AVG (Test Centre, Email Scan, ?) free which is not functional when my machine boots up, also the MS Intellimouse software which I have set up for particular functions, I think the others were Scan Registry, Scheduling Agent (which used to show up in the sys tray near the clock), Load Power Profile, Sitmon??, eight in total. I am using the Scanreg/Restore of Jan 01/07. The next closest is Oct 22/06. Ideally, I want to restore Dec 28/06, which maintains my software the way I want, also restores the MsConfig entries. About Dec 18/06, I was smart enough to Norton Ghost my "C" drive, so everything is in tact on a number of cd ghost images. If I were able to scanreg/restore to Dec 28/06, that is the perfect solution. Thanks again. Ken. |
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Win98SE, MS Config Startup is Empty
Anyone, would system file checker work in this case?
wrote in message oups.com... Since my previous message, I re-installed both AVG free and the Microsoft Intellipoint 4.12 software. Now 4 out of my 8 entries are back in MSConfig startup. I am now missing the 4 Win98SE entries. Are all 4 necessary, if not which if any are essential or can I just continue using my computer this way? Everything seems to be working fine but I am no expert. Thanks, Ken. Jeff Richards wrote: If the problem is that those items aren't starting automatically, the simplest process is to look for an option within the application to enable auto startup, or re-install them and check the option to autostart. -- Jeff Richards MS MVP (Windows - Shell/User) wrote in message oups.com... Thanks guys. Please forgive me for not getting back sooner but the cable guy was here optimizing my Rogers internet connection. To be honest, not being of the computer generation, I am having problems figuring out what you guys are saying. To rephrase, is it possible, simply, to put back those entries originally in MsConfig (I kow you can make entries in Autoexec.bat), especially the three entries pertaining to AVG (Test Centre, Email Scan, ?) free which is not functional when my machine boots up, also the MS Intellimouse software which I have set up for particular functions, I think the others were Scan Registry, Scheduling Agent (which used to show up in the sys tray near the clock), Load Power Profile, Sitmon??, eight in total. I am using the Scanreg/Restore of Jan 01/07. The next closest is Oct 22/06. Ideally, I want to restore Dec 28/06, which maintains my software the way I want, also restores the MsConfig entries. About Dec 18/06, I was smart enough to Norton Ghost my "C" drive, so everything is in tact on a number of cd ghost images. If I were able to scanreg/restore to Dec 28/06, that is the perfect solution. Thanks again. Ken. |
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Win98SE, MS Config Startup is Empty
SFC would not help, as it only considers the files that provide the
functionality, not whether it is being properly referenced during startup.. Removing then restarting or reinstalling the components should work. -- Jeff Richards MS MVP (Windows - Shell/User) "Stan" wrote in message ... Anyone, would system file checker work in this case? |
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Win98SE, MS Config Startup is Empty
Use the files I put in my last post and they will restore the rest I
believe. -- Regards Ron Badour, MS MVP for W98 Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour Knowledge Base Info: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo wrote in message oups.com... Since my previous message, I re-installed both AVG free and the Microsoft Intellipoint 4.12 software. Now 4 out of my 8 entries are back in MSConfig startup. I am now missing the 4 Win98SE entries. Are all 4 necessary, if not which if any are essential or can I just continue using my computer this way? Everything seems to be working fine but I am no expert. Thanks, Ken. Jeff Richards wrote: If the problem is that those items aren't starting automatically, the simplest process is to look for an option within the application to enable auto startup, or re-install them and check the option to autostart. -- Jeff Richards MS MVP (Windows - Shell/User) wrote in message oups.com... Thanks guys. Please forgive me for not getting back sooner but the cable guy was here optimizing my Rogers internet connection. To be honest, not being of the computer generation, I am having problems figuring out what you guys are saying. To rephrase, is it possible, simply, to put back those entries originally in MsConfig (I kow you can make entries in Autoexec.bat), especially the three entries pertaining to AVG (Test Centre, Email Scan, ?) free which is not functional when my machine boots up, also the MS Intellimouse software which I have set up for particular functions, I think the others were Scan Registry, Scheduling Agent (which used to show up in the sys tray near the clock), Load Power Profile, Sitmon??, eight in total. I am using the Scanreg/Restore of Jan 01/07. The next closest is Oct 22/06. Ideally, I want to restore Dec 28/06, which maintains my software the way I want, also restores the MsConfig entries. About Dec 18/06, I was smart enough to Norton Ghost my "C" drive, so everything is in tact on a number of cd ghost images. If I were able to scanreg/restore to Dec 28/06, that is the perfect solution. Thanks again. Ken. |
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