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c:\windows\regedit.exe copy fails
Tonight I have come across a strange phenomenon on win7 (64bit pro).
When I copy regedit.exe to for example c:\ I am no longer able to run it. It simply doesn't start any more.
When I try to debug it ...
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Increase Lines of Scrollback for all sessions quickly
I have over 100 PuTTY sessions saved, and I wanted to increase my Lines of Scrollback from 200 to something higher like 5000.
I know how to do this manually, one by one. However I don't want to ...
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Passing arguments to a Python script: file association not found. Windows 7 on iMac
If I execute my script by:
C:\Windows\System32>python C:\Code\Test.py XXX
It takes the argument but if I execute script by:
Test.py XXX
error occurs: IndexError...
So arguments do not pass to ...
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resetting keyboard mapping
I've been using windows 7 for nearly a year without no functionality problems but
I somehow opened a bad file that edited the registry files on my computer
I know it has only one destructing method, ...
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Windows 7 context menu right click in folder
I know how to add a context menu for when you click on an actual folder:
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\commandNameHere]
but what about clicking on nothing in a folder?
like I make a new ...
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How to get back run history?
How to get back run history in win7? I didn't touch anything from registry, but for some reason my run history doesn't appear any more, it just show blank listbox, so how can i get back options to ...
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Force IE9 to always start InPrivate browsing mode?
I don't mean creating a shortcut that includes the -private option. I was wondering if there was a known reg edit that could be toggled to always have IE start in InPrivate mode no matter how a user ...
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IE 9 home page is hijacked by avg
I definitely know how to change the home page in Internet Explorer (Tools -> Options -> General). The problem is, no matter what I put there, it never changes. Stop/restart Internet Explorer and ...
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Turn off TaskBar Thumbnails on Windows 7 - Classic Theme [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
How to disable windows 7 taskbar thumbnails preview?
Aero peek is turned permanently on.How to turn it off?
Is there a way to get rid of the annoying thumbnail ...
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How to change a processor's name from device manager [closed]
I do not want to show my processor's name to others. So i want to edit the registry for the process's name in devicemanager. How can i do that or where is the registry key for the processor's name in ...
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Automatic Remote REGEDIT?
I've got a lot of computers on the domain here that do not have remote desktop enabled. I can go into DOS and do this command:
REG.exe ADD \\[the machine im doing this ...
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Command line syntax for launching a softphone
I was advised to use the following command, from the Windows command line, in order to get my softphone to dial a number:
@="\"C:\\Program Files\\qutecom\\qutecom.exe\" \"-c\" \"call\\%1\""
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Cannot access regedit
I tried to alter the default path for "Program Files," but was unsuccessful, and made some other change inadvertently. Now, I cannot open regedit. The error says:
"Windows cannot find [path to ...
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How to get rid of the “Failed to update system registry” dialog for an application with normal user permissions
I have an application which is modifying the Windows registry upon execution. With administrator privileges, the application executes fine (no problem) but whenever a normal user executes the ...
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regedit F3 (Find Next) not working in Windows 7
For some reason the F3 function key (Find Next) in Regedit has stopped working. This means I have to do to the Edit menu and then click "Find Next" each time, which is very time consuming.
Has anyone ...
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create a shortcut key for new Text documents(.txt),how to edit the regedit,and the (.reg) file?
question detail：
when you right click ,show the right menu,and then new → new Text documents
after that the (NewTextdocuments.txt) will be created .
but question is that i want to use the ...
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Accidentally deleted all of my shellex- contextmenuhandler & properties files on regedit - Windows 7 [closed]
Does anyone have a .reg file on the basic keys for shellex? Becuase now when I open the properties for a file (e.g. An mp3 file) I cannot view most of its properties anymore, like its bitrate and ...
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Change position of control buttons in Win7 from register?
How to change position (from right to move left) of control buttons (close, max, min) in Win7 from register?
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How do I undo a deletion or modification made in RegEdit?
I followed http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/5hs4b7a6.aspx to diasble Just-In-Time-Debugging.
I deleted the following registry key in:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows ...
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Command Prompt, msconfig, regedit close immediately after opening
cmd.exe, regedit, msconfig and other system utilities close immediately after I open them. After restarting Windows, the folder option "Hide extensions for known file types" is automatically checked.
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If I am not an administrator but I want to read the registry, what is easiest way to do it?
When I open regedit in Windows 7, I get
"Registry editing has been disabled by your administrator"
Can I open it someway in readonly mode?
Or does anyone know how can I see values in the ...
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I messed with my registry, now I need to change it back
I was trying to change which programs opened and edited my batch files in Windows 7. Now I want to change it all back to default, but my computer hasn't made any restore points.
Can someone tell me ...
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Turn proxy settings off in a windows registary file
My work computer uses this reg edit on login to change the proxy settings to there server, how do i change this so it turns the proxy off?
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
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How to force a file association in Windows 7? (Regedit?)
I recently upgraded my Adobe CS4 Des. Standard to CS5. For some reason Adobe didn't overwrite CS4 but instead installed CS5 as a whole new series of programs. Seeing as I didn't want both CS4 & ...
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How to remove all items containing a string in Windows registry?
I am trying to remove all reference to 'Business Objects' on my machine as my previous install was not right and doesnt give option to uninstall.
I am able to delete one by one with find next (f3 ...
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How can I recover from deleting regedit?
I erased my regedit by mistake. I deleted it by typing it into the search bar in Windows 7, right-clicking and selecting "delete." Now when I type regedit in the search bar, it shows no results. How ...
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“Browse in same windows” in Windows 7 [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
Where is “Browse in same window” in Windows 7
Hello
I have research on the internet for this solution since 3 days.
But I can't find the solution.
There is ...
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I'm trying to conserve SSD space & want to move User Accounts to HD
I have a newly installed Windows 7 install on an SSD, and have about 17GB free before adding any users or any programs. After trying two different procedures to make and/or move one or all User ...
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Dell Latitude E6410 BSOD Switch to AHCI
Just received a brand new laptop. Wiped the installed Win 7 64 bit and put on a fresh copy on a new SSD. After the fact I realized I should have AHCI mode for performance. So I followed this guide
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Open complete key path in RegEdit
Is there a way to make RegEdit open SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager by pasting the key, instead of having to manually navigate the tree?
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How set GMail as default mail client on Windows XP
How set GMail as default mail client on Windows XP?
I would prefer a solution that allow me to use Google Chrome to launch GMail.
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recover corrupted registry suggestions
Have a computer that has had some registry issues. I repaired the windows installation however I would like to ensure there aren't any more issues. I read that you can use this method by Microsoft. ...
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on Windows XP, how can I remove (NOT hide) a system tray icon without closing the process?
So I leave uTorrent running on the system tray when I go to work, but every time my brother gets on the pc he closes it. So by the time I get back I've lost 7-8 hours of download. Most infuriating.
I ...
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How to enable paste option with regedit editing
Right click in window or desktop
paste option grey out
How to enable paste again?
windows XP without any update before
I feel that i have infected with virus
Ctrl+v do not work, right click can ...
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unable to boot into safe mode even after fixing registry
I have a windows XP sp3 system which is affected by Sality Worm. The usual symptoms of taskmanager and regedit disabled were there, and i saw that i was unable to boot my system in safe mode. Then i ...
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The Application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000142)
System = Windows 7 64-bit
Various programs, notably Regedit, won't start. Instead I get:
The Application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000142).
Strangly, at least to my thinking, I can launch ...
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Problem removing registry key with .reg file
Didnt notice this being asked so here i am.
I have a problem with specific registry key:
NvCplDaemon"="RUNDLL32.EXE C:\\Windows\\system32\\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup"
Problem is that i have tried many ...
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How to edit Registry from another OS Boot up
I accidentally changed one parameter in Windows and it was crashed and restarted everytime I logon. I can't go with safe mode. Restoring to Known Good Configurations doesn't work too.
Unfortunately ...
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Set “never combine” in Windows 7 using the registry?
How do i set task bar buttons to "never combine" using the registry?
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How do they make apps that tweak the registry
Yesterday I've read something about putting other menus when you right click on your desktop. By editing the registry through regedit.exe.
Today or tomorrow there will be an app that will do this ...
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regedit to run in script, not in background
Is there a way for regedit to run in script, not in background.
With /e (export) it runs in background and returns control to the console (and would return control to a script as well, i think). I ...
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How do I disable a Windows dialog box notification from the registry?
I have disabled the Task Manager from the registry. After disabling it, when I press Ctrl+Alt+Del a dialog box appears which tells me that the Task Manager has been disabled by the Administrator.
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How do I disable Windows notifications from the registry?
Kindly give me the full path of regedit from where I can disable the windows notification. For example if I disable the ctrl+alt+del from regedit, after disabling windows sends me the notification ...
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Open registry directly to a given key?
I need to open a registry key such as the following in regedit.
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Foo\Bar
Is there a tool which will navigate to the key for me, without my having to navigate the folders ...
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Alternative way to access folder options
found this guide over at pctools.com, and I'm curious if there is still other way for others to access folder options if I have already disabled it. And if you know if there is other way to access ...
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How can I disable registry editing (with RegEdit) by a guest account?
How do I disable registry editing (with RegEdit) by a guest account in Windows XP?
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How to edit registry from Vista recovery tool?
How can i edit the registry from the Windows Vista recovery tool?
The recovery tool provides 5 options:
Startup Repair
System Restore
Windows Complete PC Restore
Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool
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Does an alternative to regedit.exe exist?
Is there something better than regedit.exe for searching and editing the Windows registry?
Update 1: Registrar Registry Manager 6.50 from Resplendence Software Projects, free lite edition meets the ...
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How to instruct a beginner to regedit.exe?
i'm putting together some directions for beginners on how to check something in the registry. The first step is to get them to run regedit.
For a Windows Vista or Windows 7 machine, what would be ...
