scanregw.exe

The file scanregw.exe does not exist in my disk.

I never tried to access it before; I guess, then, that it was not
installed by WindowsXP setup by default.

How and where should I copy it? (I have, of course, the registered CD. Is it important to run it?

TIA,
haim

 

There isn't one in XP. The registry is backed up by System Restore. We're not in the 9x kernel any more.

If you want a manual backup, use ERUNT:

http://home.t-online.de/home/lars.hederer/erunt/

 

Thanks, I thought so, also. But I was mislead by MS. In Knowledge Base, Article 31023, code 4, they mention running scanregw.exe as a solution for a driver problem. The forementioned article refers specifically to Windows XP different versions.

I'll check ERUNT, thank you. In the meantime I am using WinRescueXP. A good piece of software, I daresay.

 

They sure did goof the article at http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310123 and it clearly says to run scanregw.exe to fix an XP problem.

 

Thanks, Newt. I knew there was a digit missing in that KB number.

 

The article on ERUNT states with the NT kernel Windows is less likely to become corrupted. That is the expected result of the windows protection feature of XP. Although less probable no one will disagree it could happen.

As the article states, "Registry backups is a side effect of System Restore in XP." With pre-XP one could go to the Win folder and copy the critical system files to an new location, but isn't S/R in XP accomplishing reasonable safety to restore critical files? The proper procedure is to establish a restore point just prior to downloading and testing software, etc., and if there is a problem with a new downloaded program, the protected file system will prevent the writing of files distinquished to be an inappropriate replacement; and then a follow through to a problem one should uninstall the program, and return to the pre-established restore point! What is the scenario where these procedures would be ineffective?

 

Well, KenKeith , I admit I have not thought through all the possible scenarios where ERUNT would be useful.

The scenario that popped into my head first was the one that seems frequent enough that a hive is damaged enough to prevent XP from starting. In that case, a modification of these directions could restore a saved version from the ERUNT folder:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;307545

True enough, that if you can start XP and get to the ERUNT app to restore the registry, you probably don't need it.

Many people also run without SR.

 

Thank you, KenKeith and Abraxas for a most enlightening discussion. Now, with great humility, I beg to add the remarks of a not very knowledgeable user.

I am afraid to use System Restore, because it is not flexible enough (for me, of course, probably not for an expert) and also because it is a headache to remember setting Restore Points all the time. I read the link that Abraxas provides, and, gohs! isn't their solution messy to use?!

Moreover, not only installing a new software can cause havoc in the system: I sometimes foolishly play with system files, administrative services, the Registry, my Favorites, my Address Book, etc, and even if I make a backup of anything I delete, on Startup the backup maybe not available. And of course, it happens that sometimes I hit the wrong key. I suppose that this happens to many curious persons, not only to me.

So, I need a reliable and user friendly restore program. I use WinRescueXP, and many times it has saved my OS computer from irreversible self-inflicted death.

Now, to be even more safe, I've installed Roxios GoBack, and I feel really protected. I think that those are good solutions for dummies, and there are probably many other good programs.

BTW, I've been at the ERUNT site, and it seems that they only backup the Registry. This is not enough. Several days ago I changed an important Administrative Service from "automatic" to "manual ", and my printer went dead. I couldn't remember what I've done wrong (I know now). So I went 2 hours back with GoBack, and back we went.

I'll be obliged for any comment, even for a reprimand for meddling into grown men's discussions.


cheers,

 

GoBack seems to be the preferred one here , though SR has always worked well for me.

ERUNT's directions tell how to restore the registry from Windows: run erdnt.exe from the folder.

 

guivon - rather than " ... meddling into grown men's discussions ", make that "... squeezing a question into old fud's ramblings ".

And FWIW, I use go-back my own self even though I do have system restore active and give it enough space for a few restore points. I also have been known to wear both a belt and suspenders to make sure my pants stay up.

 

Just a small tidbit about GoBack in XP. If you run NTFS partitions, the history will be less than three days. I converted mine to FAT32 and now get 17 days history!! It's just like the old days in Win9x again!

 

Newt...You are getting goofy and the simplicity of your post is profound

In the old days of Win98, GoBack was without equal nor was there any serious competition for that application. It certainly filled a need at that time. No doubt about that.

Currently, there is a choice, or the "belt and suspenders" for the 'insecure', (Newt's analogy). Zephyr and guivon have expressed a preference based on convenience, and for what they do and their heavy involvement in testing, tweaking new and different procedures, convenience may be at a premium. I have never used GoBack, but on several occasions with Win98 I was almost tempted after hearing many good reports and recommendations. Currently, it appears to be a belt and suspenders situation with the exception of convenience.

I have experienced a problem with S/R (lost all points), but it wasn't at a critical time. If it were, suspenders would be welcomed.