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I would like to end the final part of this series (Part 1 & Part 2 was covered some 2 weeks ago) which is quite overdue.

Anyway without further blabbering, let’s begin:-

In this part, you will need to delete the existing registry files and replacing it with the System Restore Registry files at the location C:\Windows\System32\Config folder.

To begin start the Recovery Console environment.
At the command promt type the following lines and press the enter key after each line.

• del c:\windows\system32\config\sam
• del c:\windows\system32\config\software
• del c:\windows\system32\config\default
• del c:\windows\system32\config\system
• copy c:\windows\tmp\software c:\windows\system32\config\software
• copy c:\windows\tmp\system c:\windows\system32\config\system
• copy c:\windows\tmp\sam c:\windows\system32\config\sam
• copy c:\windows\tmp\security c:\windows\system32\config\security
• copy c:\windows\tmp\default c:\windows\system32\config\default

Then type exit to quit the Recovery Console.

Once all is done, proceed to your normal Windows environment and click START >> All Programs >> Accessories >> System Tools >> System Restore.

Select Restore to a previous Restore Point to finalise the restoration .

I’ve covered the steps in of recovering Windows from a corrupted registry in the previous post and today I will be continuing on the next part of it.

One thing for sure, the Lsass.exe issue is a bit tedious to recover and the easiest bulk of it is to re-format the whole laptop or pc and start your installation of your  programs one by one.

However the recovery console brings you a bit of hope but the process must be carry out with caution ( one slight mistake and that’s it ).

Now let’s continue where I left off.

After you have completed Part 1 , begin by opening your Windows Explorer and follow the steps below ……

• On Tools, click folder options
• Click the View tab
• Under Hidden files and folders, select Show hidden files and folders
• Uncheck the Hide protected operating system files (Recomended) check box
• Click Yes to confirm
• Proceed to the drive where you store your Winidows XP ( in this case C:\System Volume Information\_restore{certain numbers based on individual machines}\RP1\Snapshot}
• Copy the following files to your C:\Windows\Tmp folder
  • _Registry_User_.Default
  • _Registry_Machine_Security
  • _Registry_Machine_Software
  • _Registry_Machine_System
  • _Registry_Machine_Sam
• In your C:\Windows\Tmp folder as follows
  • _Registry_User_.Default TO DEFAULT
  • _Registry_Machine_Security To SECURITY
  • _Registry_Machine_Software TO SOFTWARE
  • _Registry_Machine_System TO SYSTEM
  • _Registry_Machine_Sam TO SAM

This will set a new restore point on your machine and you will recover them from the windows folder.

That’s the end of Part 2 of this series … Part 3 will be out next.

Not too long ago, I’ve covered a post on using recovery console to repair your Win XP boot menus.

Note :- That post applied to the normal boot issues where the Windows Loading screen keeps on loading .. and loading …. and ….loading …. and …..loading ….

What I’ve encountered recently is far more challenging than that …

I’m able to pass through the loading menu but upon entering Windows, I was prompted “System error : Lsass.exe”. The system restarted upon me pressing the “OK” button ….. and it repeated itself ever since.

What do I do?

One thing I’ve discovered using the automatically repair for Windows XP function from the CD would not solved this problem, so I have to turn to a more backward approach : The Recovery Console again .

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It is true ….. it’s damn true (Hey I’m not a mimic Kurt Angel infamous phrase am I? )

Anyway here’s the truth.

We, laptop users - myself included, need to give us time for some breaks as and when neccessary; while working our heart and soul for long hours while using the laptop.

This good practice applies to those using the desktops as well ……

What type of break, you might wonder?

Stretching yourself is a good start.

I say ….. after every 30 to 45 minutes on the laptop, you must make it a habit to stretch yourself.

This will improve your mind and allows good blood circulation to the laptop users while working long hours  (and hopefully remains fresh) when using the laptop, be it for work or play.

By doing some of these neck stretching exercises,  you’ll be surprised that you feel better and NOT tired after that.

Try it ….. and I’ll be back soon to give more laptop good practices so you will enjoy your time working on your laptop.

As we all know the notebook computer is the new necessity of today’s modern and robust environment.

With our home living looks to become like a cubicle sometimes, I believe the age of notebook is getting bright.

Why?

It used to be a 70% to 30% difference between the desktop as compared to the notebook computer.

Now ….. it may the opposite.

Consumers are shopping for laptops more often than desktop.

Let’s look at the advantages and disadvantages between the two these computers……

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I’ve promised recently that I be posting my thought on the MSI GX600 gaming notebook.

To be frank, I’ve lost for words with this one. It’s the ultimate gaming machine!

The Turbobook (as what MSI would call it) is a gamer’s heaven.

What they need is there ….. portable, awesome graphics, lightweight & great slick design.

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Ever get that feeling when you have so much data and suddenly one day your desktop pc or notebook computer fails to respond.

It sucks …… down on upside (reminds me of the last Soundgarden album).

Well now, we have the luxury of Knoppix Live, a linux distribution which can be a saviour to your problem.

Next question one will ask, ” I don’t have any experience in Linux, how to do?”

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