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The forum thread discusses a user's difficulty opening and using Regedit after accidentally damaging it. The original poster compares not being able to open Regedit to other files opening specific programs, seeking a solution. Responders suggest solutions such as using system restore, booting from a Hiren bootable disk to access and repair the registry, indicating potential methods to resolve access issues with Regedit.
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Neemobeer
If you did as I suggested and download HIren and create a bootable usb or disc you can
  • Boot to Hiren
  • Select the Mini Windows XP
  • Run regedit and load the registry hive file
  • Make the needed chagnes
  • Unload the hive
  • Reboot
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kemical

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#2
Hi John,
there are two solutions here although you've probably tried one of them already:
How to Open Regedit

Have you considered using system restore?
 

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Neemobeer

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If you did as I suggested and download HIren and create a bootable usb or disc you can
  • Boot to Hiren
  • Select the Mini Windows XP
  • Run regedit and load the registry hive file
  • Make the needed chagnes
  • Unload the hive
  • Reboot
 

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