Using Registry Repair Tool To Fix Your Computer

M

Mart

"The lady doth protest too much, methinks."

With apologies to W Shakespeare

Mart (ex traffic warden)


"Arturo Seis" <sixpencedearturo@googlemail.com> wrote in message
news:OoNqHQrCJHA.1632@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Mart wrote:
>> In line below :-
>>
>> "Arturo Seis" <sixpencedearturo@googlemail.com> wrote in message
>> news:OjgO6MVCJHA.2272@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>> Mart wrote:
>>>> "Arturo Seis" wrote in message
>>>> news:uNPe$bUCJHA.3668@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Save as e.g. bckupvxd.bat
>>>>
>>>> etc, etc,
>>>>
>>>> <snipped>
>>>>
>>>> Just when you think you're winning.
>>>>
>>>> Mart
>>>
>>> How do you suppose the spam way down the
>>> bottom, that you have to scroll
>>> down to see, affects anything, Mart?

>>
>> Probably doesn't, except that it has an active url in the last line.
>> If jw's made even one sale as a result, then it's been worth his
>> efforts.
>>

>
> This is what I mean by 'desperate'. Anyone going to that much effort to
> find
> the url and click it, will just look at the OP anyway.
>
>>> Unless there is some point about
>>> snipping it I'm unaware of.

>>
>> Saves it being perpetuated - at least by a factor of one.

>
> This is meaningless and I don't believe you're incapable of realizing
> this -
> therefore you are just waffling to avoid admitting it.
>
>>
>>> I think you'd have to put forward a pretty
>>> desperate argument to justify this. Since that
>>> same email address has been
>>> in use for this since at least January,

>>
>> Hardly a 'desperate argument' but even you went to the trouble of
>> deleting it in your first post - hence, model amunition for my
>> example to Harry. Justification enough?
>>

>
> There is no need to scroll to see the url in Harry's response. Not that it
> makes enough difference to justify a crusade. You talk like you have no
> conception of the scale of the spam problem. It is one thing continuing a
> pattern of behaviour because it has become habit - we all do that, it is
> part of the Human condition - but when you abuse others and make a serious
> effort to justify it, that is what the incident reduces to not about
> spam,
> but about telling others what to do on the flimsiest pretext. So you might
> want to step back and take another look. No, one fewer - especially
> considering it will be such an idiot that it is astonishing how that
> person
> managed to find the url and then extract and click it - makes no
> difference
> worth it in any form of mathematics you wish to use. The only difference
> it
> makes is in terms of perpetuating behaviour based solely on maintaining a
> reassuring personal stagnation.
>
>>> I've reported it. Maybe that will
>>> achieve something.

>>
>> Let's hope so. (Even more justification?)

>
> Not sure what that means. But if it's what it looks like - no. You can't
> really have 'even more' than none. What is required is Microsoft and Yahoo
> (and other parties with actual power to do something about it and an
> interest in doing so) to block it and more to the point close a known
> account that has been spamming since at least January. Acting like a
> typecast traffic warden doesn't help.
>
>>
>>> If it does not, well, perhaps I should see if Don Quixote
>>> is still available?

>>
>> So it's a lost cause then? Oh well, I wont bother in future.
>>

>
> Witty bit of sarcasm there, Mart? You should read 'The Sugitive'.
>
>> OK Harry! - Seems you can do as you wish. Although I'm not too sure
>> if it breaches the "Rules/Code of Conduct"
>> http://www.microsoft.com/communities/conduct/default.mspx
>>

>
> So, I take it your dad's no longer alive.
>
>
> Arturo
>
>
>
 
M

Mart

Re: Using Registry Repair Tool To Fix Your Computer - Addendum

Ed, another way to invoke System Information is by opening "Help" and typing
"System Information" in the search box

I wonder you are able to confirm that Msinfo files do in fact exist on your
box?

My count is about 6
There's :-
msinfo32.chm
msinfo32.exe
msinfo32.dll
msinfo.htm
msinfo.inf
msinfo32.lgc
located in various folders.

When it runs, it opens in the "Help & Support Centre" window - just wonder
if you might have issues with WinMe "Help"?

I'm sure that there once was yet another way into SI, but that *may* have
been Win95 or 98. Can't remember!

Mart



"Ed Meza" <tony_nospam24@q.com> wrote in message
news:O%239yEkrCJHA.1224@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Thank you Mart!
> I read your 2 posts. First, Msinfo32 does not show up on Start | Run.
> Second, tried restoring System Information from line 221 of Kelly's
> korner's
> link and it didn't work (Note I have Win ME) - Kelly's korner is for XP. I
> don't know whether that is the reason it didn't work.
> Finally I read all the other links, including the post of the same problem
> that I'm having (2 years old) - Tried to follow the instructions, but had
> no
> luck.
> Registered to the *FREE* Support Forum - addressed the question for a
> response
> and realized that they wanted money for their answer. Thus I opted not to
> continue.
> due to false misrepresentation.
>
> To sum it up, I guess I can live without System Information. Thanks
> again!
>
> Ed
>
>
>
> "Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
> news:eiZhUSnCJHA.1224@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> PS. If no luck, might also be worth a look at these two sites :-
>>
>>

> http://www.techsupportforum.com/mic...support/284051-missing-msinfo32-exe-file.html
>>
>> and/or
>>
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>> Line 221 (rhs) "Restore System Information (Msinfo32)"
>>
>> Mart
>>
>>

>
>
 
E

Ed Meza

Re: Using Registry Repair Tool To Fix Your Computer - Addendum

Mart,
Yes, all the data for System Information is there in "Help". However,
it just does not want to show when going through programs|accessories|
systems tools|system information.
Don't know much about the registry files .ini | .exe | etc. Thus it is
obvious
that I'm limited with the registry knowledge.
On the other hand, all the provided links (included Harry's, Thanks!) lead
to forums
that do not give a straight answer....unless you're willing to pay for it.
Thanks again!

"Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
news:e5Mj58vCJHA.4368@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Ed, another way to invoke System Information is by opening "Help" and

typing
> "System Information" in the search box
>
> I wonder you are able to confirm that Msinfo files do in fact exist on

your
> box?
>
> My count is about 6
> There's :-
> msinfo32.chm
> msinfo32.exe
> msinfo32.dll
> msinfo.htm
> msinfo.inf
> msinfo32.lgc
> located in various folders.
>
> When it runs, it opens in the "Help & Support Centre" window - just wonder
> if you might have issues with WinMe "Help"?
>
> I'm sure that there once was yet another way into SI, but that *may* have
> been Win95 or 98. Can't remember!
>
> Mart
>
>
>
> "Ed Meza" <tony_nospam24@q.com> wrote in message
> news:O%239yEkrCJHA.1224@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> > Thank you Mart!
> > I read your 2 posts. First, Msinfo32 does not show up on Start | Run.
> > Second, tried restoring System Information from line 221 of Kelly's
> > korner's
> > link and it didn't work (Note I have Win ME) - Kelly's korner is for XP.

I
> > don't know whether that is the reason it didn't work.
> > Finally I read all the other links, including the post of the same

problem
> > that I'm having (2 years old) - Tried to follow the instructions, but

had
> > no
> > luck.
> > Registered to the *FREE* Support Forum - addressed the question for a
> > response
> > and realized that they wanted money for their answer. Thus I opted not

to
> > continue.
> > due to false misrepresentation.
> >
> > To sum it up, I guess I can live without System Information. Thanks
> > again!
> >
> > Ed
> >
> >
> >
> > "Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
> > news:eiZhUSnCJHA.1224@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> >> PS. If no luck, might also be worth a look at these two sites :-
> >>
> >>

> >

http://www.techsupportforum.com/mic...support/284051-missing-msinfo32-exe-file.html
> >>
> >> and/or
> >>
> >> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
> >> Line 221 (rhs) "Restore System Information (Msinfo32)"
> >>
> >> Mart
> >>
> >>

> >
> >

>
>
 
E

Ed Meza

Re: Using Registry Repair Tool To Fix Your Computer - Addendum

Mart, You also brought up a point that I had neglected to mention. It was
approximately back in June 18, 2008 when I installed "An Unofficial
Windows ME SP" update/patch, which was published in this group (Can't
remember the name of the OP).
At that time, after installing the above, I posted to the group the fact
that
"Help and Support" was not showing up when getting into Safe Mode.
A couple of attempts were suggested, but none worked. Thus, your comment
on my having issues with Help & Support are right on! (Meaning, at that
time, the files
for System Information may have also been clobbered).

Thanks!

"Ed Meza" <tony_nospam24@q.com> wrote in message
news:udFa62xCJHA.3908@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> Mart,
> Yes, all the data for System Information is there in "Help". However,
> it just does not want to show when going through programs|accessories|
> systems tools|system information.
> Don't know much about the registry files .ini | .exe | etc. Thus it is
> obvious
> that I'm limited with the registry knowledge.
> On the other hand, all the provided links (included Harry's, Thanks!) lead
> to forums
> that do not give a straight answer....unless you're willing to pay for it.
> Thanks again!
>
> "Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
> news:e5Mj58vCJHA.4368@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> > Ed, another way to invoke System Information is by opening "Help" and

> typing
> > "System Information" in the search box
> >
> > I wonder you are able to confirm that Msinfo files do in fact exist on

> your
> > box?
> >
> > My count is about 6
> > There's :-
> > msinfo32.chm
> > msinfo32.exe
> > msinfo32.dll
> > msinfo.htm
> > msinfo.inf
> > msinfo32.lgc
> > located in various folders.
> >
> > When it runs, it opens in the "Help & Support Centre" window - just

wonder
> > if you might have issues with WinMe "Help"?
> >
> > I'm sure that there once was yet another way into SI, but that *may*

have
> > been Win95 or 98. Can't remember!
> >
> > Mart
> >
> >
> >
> > "Ed Meza" <tony_nospam24@q.com> wrote in message
> > news:O%239yEkrCJHA.1224@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> > > Thank you Mart!
> > > I read your 2 posts. First, Msinfo32 does not show up on Start | Run.
> > > Second, tried restoring System Information from line 221 of Kelly's
> > > korner's
> > > link and it didn't work (Note I have Win ME) - Kelly's korner is for

XP.
> I
> > > don't know whether that is the reason it didn't work.
> > > Finally I read all the other links, including the post of the same

> problem
> > > that I'm having (2 years old) - Tried to follow the instructions, but

> had
> > > no
> > > luck.
> > > Registered to the *FREE* Support Forum - addressed the question for a
> > > response
> > > and realized that they wanted money for their answer. Thus I opted

not
> to
> > > continue.
> > > due to false misrepresentation.
> > >
> > > To sum it up, I guess I can live without System Information. Thanks
> > > again!
> > >
> > > Ed
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
> > > news:eiZhUSnCJHA.1224@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> > >> PS. If no luck, might also be worth a look at these two sites :-
> > >>
> > >>
> > >

>

http://www.techsupportforum.com/mic...support/284051-missing-msinfo32-exe-file.html
> > >>
> > >> and/or
> > >>
> > >> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
> > >> Line 221 (rhs) "Restore System Information (Msinfo32)"
> > >>
> > >> Mart
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > >

> >
> >

>
>
 
M

Mart

Re: Using Registry Repair Tool To Fix Your Computer - Addendum

Ed, I suppose you *might* have a faulty shortcut in "programs|accessories|
systems tools|system information."

FWIW - Looking at the shortcut's Properties, mine points to "C:\Program
Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\MSINFO\MSINFO32.EXE"

But how that calls the H&SC, etc., I've no idea - my guess though, is that
it relies on plenty of registry keys. And, IIRC - you were in conversation
with Mike M in June, regarding the MDAC issues and I think you concluded
then that you had registry problems. I suppose you could try scanreg /fix -
unless you've got an SR point back that far - but that's really just
clutching at straws.

Fortunately, as MS usually offer more than one way of skinning the cat, you
can at least use the H&SC to access your System Information. <g>

Good luck

Mart



"Ed Meza" <tony_nospam24@q.com> wrote in message
news:uufybJyCJHA.3392@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> Mart, You also brought up a point that I had neglected to mention. It was
> approximately back in June 18, 2008 when I installed "An Unofficial
> Windows ME SP" update/patch, which was published in this group (Can't
> remember the name of the OP).
> At that time, after installing the above, I posted to the group the fact
> that
> "Help and Support" was not showing up when getting into Safe Mode.
> A couple of attempts were suggested, but none worked. Thus, your comment
> on my having issues with Help & Support are right on! (Meaning, at that
> time, the files
> for System Information may have also been clobbered).
>
> Thanks!
>
> "Ed Meza" <tony_nospam24@q.com> wrote in message
> news:udFa62xCJHA.3908@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> Mart,
>> Yes, all the data for System Information is there in "Help". However,
>> it just does not want to show when going through programs|accessories|
>> systems tools|system information.
>> Don't know much about the registry files .ini | .exe | etc. Thus it is
>> obvious
>> that I'm limited with the registry knowledge.
>> On the other hand, all the provided links (included Harry's, Thanks!)
>> lead
>> to forums
>> that do not give a straight answer....unless you're willing to pay for
>> it.
>> Thanks again!
>>
>> "Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
>> news:e5Mj58vCJHA.4368@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> > Ed, another way to invoke System Information is by opening "Help" and

>> typing
>> > "System Information" in the search box
>> >
>> > I wonder you are able to confirm that Msinfo files do in fact exist on

>> your
>> > box?
>> >
>> > My count is about 6
>> > There's :-
>> > msinfo32.chm
>> > msinfo32.exe
>> > msinfo32.dll
>> > msinfo.htm
>> > msinfo.inf
>> > msinfo32.lgc
>> > located in various folders.
>> >
>> > When it runs, it opens in the "Help & Support Centre" window - just

> wonder
>> > if you might have issues with WinMe "Help"?
>> >
>> > I'm sure that there once was yet another way into SI, but that *may*

> have
>> > been Win95 or 98. Can't remember!
>> >
>> > Mart
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > "Ed Meza" <tony_nospam24@q.com> wrote in message
>> > news:O%239yEkrCJHA.1224@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> > > Thank you Mart!
>> > > I read your 2 posts. First, Msinfo32 does not show up on Start |
>> > > Run.
>> > > Second, tried restoring System Information from line 221 of Kelly's
>> > > korner's
>> > > link and it didn't work (Note I have Win ME) - Kelly's korner is for

> XP.
>> I
>> > > don't know whether that is the reason it didn't work.
>> > > Finally I read all the other links, including the post of the same

>> problem
>> > > that I'm having (2 years old) - Tried to follow the instructions, but

>> had
>> > > no
>> > > luck.
>> > > Registered to the *FREE* Support Forum - addressed the question for a
>> > > response
>> > > and realized that they wanted money for their answer. Thus I opted

> not
>> to
>> > > continue.
>> > > due to false misrepresentation.
>> > >
>> > > To sum it up, I guess I can live without System Information. Thanks
>> > > again!
>> > >
>> > > Ed
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > "Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
>> > > news:eiZhUSnCJHA.1224@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> > >> PS. If no luck, might also be worth a look at these two sites :-
>> > >>
>> > >>
>> > >

>>

> http://www.techsupportforum.com/mic...support/284051-missing-msinfo32-exe-file.html
>> > >>
>> > >> and/or
>> > >>
>> > >> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>> > >> Line 221 (rhs) "Restore System Information (Msinfo32)"
>> > >>
>> > >> Mart
>> > >>
>> > >>
>> > >
>> > >
>> >
>> >

>>
>>

>
>
 
E

Ed Meza

Re: Using Registry Repair Tool To Fix Your Computer - Addendum

Mart, Thank you for your response. I don't have a short cut problem. Mine
points
exactly as yours, as you indicated below. Problem is MSINFO32.EXE just sits
there
when I click on it. Yes, I did converse with Mike about the problem with
the "Unofficial
Windows ME SP" installation back in June -- and specifically Help and
Support. It's
definitely a Registry problem and I opted to leave it as is. Mike was going
to try and work
on installing that "Win ME SP" on his box, but he must have had other
priorities.
Alan Edwards has helped me in the past with Registry situations, but I
haven't seen him on
this NG in a long time.
Like you said, I do have other ways to access Help and Support & System
Information,
thus let's leave it as is. (No, I don't have a restore point that goes back
that far. I did a scanreg /restore a couple of days ago).

Appreciate your help.

Ed

"Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
news:OSUXC0zCJHA.4724@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Ed, I suppose you *might* have a faulty shortcut in "programs|accessories|
> systems tools|system information."
>
> FWIW - Looking at the shortcut's Properties, mine points to "C:\Program
> Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\MSINFO\MSINFO32.EXE"
>
> But how that calls the H&SC, etc., I've no idea - my guess though, is that
> it relies on plenty of registry keys. And, IIRC - you were in conversation
> with Mike M in June, regarding the MDAC issues and I think you concluded
> then that you had registry problems. I suppose you could try scanreg

fix -
> unless you've got an SR point back that far - but that's really just
> clutching at straws.
>
> Fortunately, as MS usually offer more than one way of skinning the cat,

you
> can at least use the H&SC to access your System Information. <g>
>
> Good luck
>
> Mart
>
>
>
> "Ed Meza" <tony_nospam24@q.com> wrote in message
> news:uufybJyCJHA.3392@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> > Mart, You also brought up a point that I had neglected to mention. It

was
> > approximately back in June 18, 2008 when I installed "An Unofficial
> > Windows ME SP" update/patch, which was published in this group (Can't
> > remember the name of the OP).
> > At that time, after installing the above, I posted to the group the fact
> > that
> > "Help and Support" was not showing up when getting into Safe Mode.
> > A couple of attempts were suggested, but none worked. Thus, your

comment
> > on my having issues with Help & Support are right on! (Meaning, at that
> > time, the files
> > for System Information may have also been clobbered).
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > "Ed Meza" <tony_nospam24@q.com> wrote in message
> > news:udFa62xCJHA.3908@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> >> Mart,
> >> Yes, all the data for System Information is there in "Help". However,
> >> it just does not want to show when going through programs|accessories|
> >> systems tools|system information.
> >> Don't know much about the registry files .ini | .exe | etc. Thus it is
> >> obvious
> >> that I'm limited with the registry knowledge.
> >> On the other hand, all the provided links (included Harry's, Thanks!)
> >> lead
> >> to forums
> >> that do not give a straight answer....unless you're willing to pay for
> >> it.
> >> Thanks again!
> >>
> >> "Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
> >> news:e5Mj58vCJHA.4368@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> >> > Ed, another way to invoke System Information is by opening "Help" and
> >> typing
> >> > "System Information" in the search box
> >> >
> >> > I wonder you are able to confirm that Msinfo files do in fact exist

on
> >> your
> >> > box?
> >> >
> >> > My count is about 6
> >> > There's :-
> >> > msinfo32.chm
> >> > msinfo32.exe
> >> > msinfo32.dll
> >> > msinfo.htm
> >> > msinfo.inf
> >> > msinfo32.lgc
> >> > located in various folders.
> >> >
> >> > When it runs, it opens in the "Help & Support Centre" window - just

> > wonder
> >> > if you might have issues with WinMe "Help"?
> >> >
> >> > I'm sure that there once was yet another way into SI, but that *may*

> > have
> >> > been Win95 or 98. Can't remember!
> >> >
> >> > Mart
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > "Ed Meza" <tony_nospam24@q.com> wrote in message
> >> > news:O%239yEkrCJHA.1224@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> >> > > Thank you Mart!
> >> > > I read your 2 posts. First, Msinfo32 does not show up on Start |
> >> > > Run.
> >> > > Second, tried restoring System Information from line 221 of Kelly's
> >> > > korner's
> >> > > link and it didn't work (Note I have Win ME) - Kelly's korner is

for
> > XP.
> >> I
> >> > > don't know whether that is the reason it didn't work.
> >> > > Finally I read all the other links, including the post of the same
> >> problem
> >> > > that I'm having (2 years old) - Tried to follow the instructions,

but
> >> had
> >> > > no
> >> > > luck.
> >> > > Registered to the *FREE* Support Forum - addressed the question for

a
> >> > > response
> >> > > and realized that they wanted money for their answer. Thus I opted

> > not
> >> to
> >> > > continue.
> >> > > due to false misrepresentation.
> >> > >
> >> > > To sum it up, I guess I can live without System Information.

Thanks
> >> > > again!
> >> > >
> >> > > Ed
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > > "Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
> >> > > news:eiZhUSnCJHA.1224@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> >> > >> PS. If no luck, might also be worth a look at these two sites :-
> >> > >>
> >> > >>
> >> > >
> >>

> >

http://www.techsupportforum.com/mic...support/284051-missing-msinfo32-exe-file.html
> >> > >>
> >> > >> and/or
> >> > >>
> >> > >> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
> >> > >> Line 221 (rhs) "Restore System Information (Msinfo32)"
> >> > >>
> >> > >> Mart
> >> > >>
> >> > >>
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>

> >
> >

>
>
 
M

Mart

Re: Using Registry Repair Tool To Fix Your Computer - Addendum

Hmm.. Just beginning to wonder Ed, whether you *might* have a damaged
"MSINFO32.EXE". The reasons that it *might* be suspect are :-
a) because you can access SI directly via the H&SC, but not using
MSINFO32.EXE
b) there is a Win98 article :-
"Error Message Running the System Information Tool"
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=191986
which, although doesn't directly describe your symptoms, certainly implies
possible/potential damage to this file. (Or at least it is prone to damage!)

If you want to pursue it (although you might prefer to leave 'well' alone
<g>) then you could extract a fresh copy using msconfig (and/or other
methods)

However, just doing a further bit of digging, it would appear that
MSINFO32.EXE is also dependant on (shared) MS Visual C++ Runtime Library
files e.g. MFC40.DLL etc.,
See "Error Messages When Trying to Save System Information File"
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=192753

Can't say in this case, but there have been "issues" with one or two of
these MFC4x.DLL series files over the years, where incorrect or old versions
have crept into the Windows (and other folders) and caused odd "effects"

But even more intriguing, is this article which as the title implies, is the
definitive answer to your symptom :-
"Cannot Start Microsoft System Information Tool"
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=224425
I guess, sadly not in your case. But does show how other things can affect
it. I suppose a clean install is out of the question? <g>

Sorry I can't help further

Mart



"Ed Meza" <tony_nospam24@q.com> wrote in message
news:OJXpS43CJHA.3576@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Mart, Thank you for your response. I don't have a short cut problem.
> Mine
> points
> exactly as yours, as you indicated below. Problem is MSINFO32.EXE just
> sits
> there
> when I click on it. Yes, I did converse with Mike about the problem with
> the "Unofficial
> Windows ME SP" installation back in June -- and specifically Help and
> Support. It's
> definitely a Registry problem and I opted to leave it as is. Mike was
> going
> to try and work
> on installing that "Win ME SP" on his box, but he must have had other
> priorities.
> Alan Edwards has helped me in the past with Registry situations, but I
> haven't seen him on
> this NG in a long time.
> Like you said, I do have other ways to access Help and Support & System
> Information,
> thus let's leave it as is. (No, I don't have a restore point that goes
> back
> that far. I did a scanreg /restore a couple of days ago).
>
> Appreciate your help.
>
> Ed
>
> "Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
> news:OSUXC0zCJHA.4724@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> Ed, I suppose you *might* have a faulty shortcut in
>> "programs|accessories|
>> systems tools|system information."
>>
>> FWIW - Looking at the shortcut's Properties, mine points to "C:\Program
>> Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\MSINFO\MSINFO32.EXE"
>>
>> But how that calls the H&SC, etc., I've no idea - my guess though, is
>> that
>> it relies on plenty of registry keys. And, IIRC - you were in
>> conversation
>> with Mike M in June, regarding the MDAC issues and I think you concluded
>> then that you had registry problems. I suppose you could try scanreg

> fix -
>> unless you've got an SR point back that far - but that's really just
>> clutching at straws.
>>
>> Fortunately, as MS usually offer more than one way of skinning the cat,

> you
>> can at least use the H&SC to access your System Information. <g>
>>
>> Good luck
>>
>> Mart
>>
>>
>>
>> "Ed Meza" <tony_nospam24@q.com> wrote in message
>> news:uufybJyCJHA.3392@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> > Mart, You also brought up a point that I had neglected to mention. It

> was
>> > approximately back in June 18, 2008 when I installed "An Unofficial
>> > Windows ME SP" update/patch, which was published in this group (Can't
>> > remember the name of the OP).
>> > At that time, after installing the above, I posted to the group the
>> > fact
>> > that
>> > "Help and Support" was not showing up when getting into Safe Mode.
>> > A couple of attempts were suggested, but none worked. Thus, your

> comment
>> > on my having issues with Help & Support are right on! (Meaning, at that
>> > time, the files
>> > for System Information may have also been clobbered).
>> >
>> > Thanks!
>> >
>> > "Ed Meza" <tony_nospam24@q.com> wrote in message
>> > news:udFa62xCJHA.3908@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> >> Mart,
>> >> Yes, all the data for System Information is there in "Help". However,
>> >> it just does not want to show when going through programs|accessories|
>> >> systems tools|system information.
>> >> Don't know much about the registry files .ini | .exe | etc. Thus it is
>> >> obvious
>> >> that I'm limited with the registry knowledge.
>> >> On the other hand, all the provided links (included Harry's, Thanks!)
>> >> lead
>> >> to forums
>> >> that do not give a straight answer....unless you're willing to pay for
>> >> it.
>> >> Thanks again!
>> >>
>> >> "Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
>> >> news:e5Mj58vCJHA.4368@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> >> > Ed, another way to invoke System Information is by opening "Help"
>> >> > and
>> >> typing
>> >> > "System Information" in the search box
>> >> >
>> >> > I wonder you are able to confirm that Msinfo files do in fact exist

> on
>> >> your
>> >> > box?
>> >> >
>> >> > My count is about 6
>> >> > There's :-
>> >> > msinfo32.chm
>> >> > msinfo32.exe
>> >> > msinfo32.dll
>> >> > msinfo.htm
>> >> > msinfo.inf
>> >> > msinfo32.lgc
>> >> > located in various folders.
>> >> >
>> >> > When it runs, it opens in the "Help & Support Centre" window - just
>> > wonder
>> >> > if you might have issues with WinMe "Help"?
>> >> >
>> >> > I'm sure that there once was yet another way into SI, but that *may*
>> > have
>> >> > been Win95 or 98. Can't remember!
>> >> >
>> >> > Mart
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > "Ed Meza" <tony_nospam24@q.com> wrote in message
>> >> > news:O%239yEkrCJHA.1224@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> >> > > Thank you Mart!
>> >> > > I read your 2 posts. First, Msinfo32 does not show up on Start |
>> >> > > Run.
>> >> > > Second, tried restoring System Information from line 221 of
>> >> > > Kelly's
>> >> > > korner's
>> >> > > link and it didn't work (Note I have Win ME) - Kelly's korner is

> for
>> > XP.
>> >> I
>> >> > > don't know whether that is the reason it didn't work.
>> >> > > Finally I read all the other links, including the post of the same
>> >> problem
>> >> > > that I'm having (2 years old) - Tried to follow the instructions,

> but
>> >> had
>> >> > > no
>> >> > > luck.
>> >> > > Registered to the *FREE* Support Forum - addressed the question
>> >> > > for

> a
>> >> > > response
>> >> > > and realized that they wanted money for their answer. Thus I
>> >> > > opted
>> > not
>> >> to
>> >> > > continue.
>> >> > > due to false misrepresentation.
>> >> > >
>> >> > > To sum it up, I guess I can live without System Information.

> Thanks
>> >> > > again!
>> >> > >
>> >> > > Ed
>> >> > >
>> >> > >
>> >> > >
>> >> > > "Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
>> >> > > news:eiZhUSnCJHA.1224@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> >> > >> PS. If no luck, might also be worth a look at these two sites :-
>> >> > >>
>> >> > >>
>> >> > >
>> >>
>> >

> http://www.techsupportforum.com/mic...support/284051-missing-msinfo32-exe-file.html
>> >> > >>
>> >> > >> and/or
>> >> > >>
>> >> > >> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>> >> > >> Line 221 (rhs) "Restore System Information (Msinfo32)"
>> >> > >>
>> >> > >> Mart
>> >> > >>
>> >> > >>
>> >> > >
>> >> > >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >

>>
>>

>
>
 
H

Heirloom

Re: Using Registry Repair Tool To Fix Your Computer - Addendum

Hey Ed!!!
Man, it has been a while since I have read your face in here!! Hope
you are doing well. Just curious on your issue........can you double click
on the msinfo32.exe file and start the app? If no, have you tried
extracting a fresh copy?? I didn't want to go back and read the whole
thread, so, excuse me if I am digging up old info. Take care, my
friend.....
Heirloom, old and like it in here....lots of old friends

"Ed Meza" <tony_nospam24@q.com> wrote in message
news:OJXpS43CJHA.3576@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Mart, Thank you for your response. I don't have a short cut problem.
> Mine
> points
> exactly as yours, as you indicated below. Problem is MSINFO32.EXE just
> sits
> there
> when I click on it. Yes, I did converse with Mike about the problem with
> the "Unofficial
> Windows ME SP" installation back in June -- and specifically Help and
> Support. It's
> definitely a Registry problem and I opted to leave it as is. Mike was
> going
> to try and work
> on installing that "Win ME SP" on his box, but he must have had other
> priorities.
> Alan Edwards has helped me in the past with Registry situations, but I
> haven't seen him on
> this NG in a long time.
> Like you said, I do have other ways to access Help and Support & System
> Information,
> thus let's leave it as is. (No, I don't have a restore point that goes
> back
> that far. I did a scanreg /restore a couple of days ago).
>
> Appreciate your help.
>
> Ed
>
> "Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
> news:OSUXC0zCJHA.4724@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> Ed, I suppose you *might* have a faulty shortcut in
>> "programs|accessories|
>> systems tools|system information."
>>
>> FWIW - Looking at the shortcut's Properties, mine points to "C:\Program
>> Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\MSINFO\MSINFO32.EXE"
>>
>> But how that calls the H&SC, etc., I've no idea - my guess though, is
>> that
>> it relies on plenty of registry keys. And, IIRC - you were in
>> conversation
>> with Mike M in June, regarding the MDAC issues and I think you concluded
>> then that you had registry problems. I suppose you could try scanreg

> fix -
>> unless you've got an SR point back that far - but that's really just
>> clutching at straws.
>>
>> Fortunately, as MS usually offer more than one way of skinning the cat,

> you
>> can at least use the H&SC to access your System Information. <g>
>>
>> Good luck
>>
>> Mart
>>
>>
>>
>> "Ed Meza" <tony_nospam24@q.com> wrote in message
>> news:uufybJyCJHA.3392@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> > Mart, You also brought up a point that I had neglected to mention. It

> was
>> > approximately back in June 18, 2008 when I installed "An Unofficial
>> > Windows ME SP" update/patch, which was published in this group (Can't
>> > remember the name of the OP).
>> > At that time, after installing the above, I posted to the group the
>> > fact
>> > that
>> > "Help and Support" was not showing up when getting into Safe Mode.
>> > A couple of attempts were suggested, but none worked. Thus, your

> comment
>> > on my having issues with Help & Support are right on! (Meaning, at that
>> > time, the files
>> > for System Information may have also been clobbered).
>> >
>> > Thanks!
>> >
>> > "Ed Meza" <tony_nospam24@q.com> wrote in message
>> > news:udFa62xCJHA.3908@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> >> Mart,
>> >> Yes, all the data for System Information is there in "Help". However,
>> >> it just does not want to show when going through programs|accessories|
>> >> systems tools|system information.
>> >> Don't know much about the registry files .ini | .exe | etc. Thus it is
>> >> obvious
>> >> that I'm limited with the registry knowledge.
>> >> On the other hand, all the provided links (included Harry's, Thanks!)
>> >> lead
>> >> to forums
>> >> that do not give a straight answer....unless you're willing to pay for
>> >> it.
>> >> Thanks again!
>> >>
>> >> "Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
>> >> news:e5Mj58vCJHA.4368@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> >> > Ed, another way to invoke System Information is by opening "Help"
>> >> > and
>> >> typing
>> >> > "System Information" in the search box
>> >> >
>> >> > I wonder you are able to confirm that Msinfo files do in fact exist

> on
>> >> your
>> >> > box?
>> >> >
>> >> > My count is about 6
>> >> > There's :-
>> >> > msinfo32.chm
>> >> > msinfo32.exe
>> >> > msinfo32.dll
>> >> > msinfo.htm
>> >> > msinfo.inf
>> >> > msinfo32.lgc
>> >> > located in various folders.
>> >> >
>> >> > When it runs, it opens in the "Help & Support Centre" window - just
>> > wonder
>> >> > if you might have issues with WinMe "Help"?
>> >> >
>> >> > I'm sure that there once was yet another way into SI, but that *may*
>> > have
>> >> > been Win95 or 98. Can't remember!
>> >> >
>> >> > Mart
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > "Ed Meza" <tony_nospam24@q.com> wrote in message
>> >> > news:O%239yEkrCJHA.1224@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> >> > > Thank you Mart!
>> >> > > I read your 2 posts. First, Msinfo32 does not show up on Start |
>> >> > > Run.
>> >> > > Second, tried restoring System Information from line 221 of
>> >> > > Kelly's
>> >> > > korner's
>> >> > > link and it didn't work (Note I have Win ME) - Kelly's korner is

> for
>> > XP.
>> >> I
>> >> > > don't know whether that is the reason it didn't work.
>> >> > > Finally I read all the other links, including the post of the same
>> >> problem
>> >> > > that I'm having (2 years old) - Tried to follow the instructions,

> but
>> >> had
>> >> > > no
>> >> > > luck.
>> >> > > Registered to the *FREE* Support Forum - addressed the question
>> >> > > for

> a
>> >> > > response
>> >> > > and realized that they wanted money for their answer. Thus I
>> >> > > opted
>> > not
>> >> to
>> >> > > continue.
>> >> > > due to false misrepresentation.
>> >> > >
>> >> > > To sum it up, I guess I can live without System Information.

> Thanks
>> >> > > again!
>> >> > >
>> >> > > Ed
>> >> > >
>> >> > >
>> >> > >
>> >> > > "Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
>> >> > > news:eiZhUSnCJHA.1224@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> >> > >> PS. If no luck, might also be worth a look at these two sites :-
>> >> > >>
>> >> > >>
>> >> > >
>> >>
>> >

> http://www.techsupportforum.com/mic...support/284051-missing-msinfo32-exe-file.html
>> >> > >>
>> >> > >> and/or
>> >> > >>
>> >> > >> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>> >> > >> Line 221 (rhs) "Restore System Information (Msinfo32)"
>> >> > >>
>> >> > >> Mart
>> >> > >>
>> >> > >>
>> >> > >
>> >> > >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >

>>
>>

>
>
 
E

Ed

Re: Using Registry Repair Tool To Fix Your Computer - Addendum

Hi Heirloom,

See my post "Thank you" I included your name in there.

Appreciate your help, but as you can see, I have switched
to Windows Vista -- and love it!

Cheers!
--
Ed


"Heirloom" wrote:

> Hey Ed!!!
> Man, it has been a while since I have read your face in here!! Hope
> you are doing well. Just curious on your issue........can you double click
> on the msinfo32.exe file and start the app? If no, have you tried
> extracting a fresh copy?? I didn't want to go back and read the whole
> thread, so, excuse me if I am digging up old info. Take care, my
> friend.....
> Heirloom, old and like it in here....lots of old friends
>
> "Ed Meza" <tony_nospam24@q.com> wrote in message
> news:OJXpS43CJHA.3576@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> > Mart, Thank you for your response. I don't have a short cut problem.
> > Mine
> > points
> > exactly as yours, as you indicated below. Problem is MSINFO32.EXE just
> > sits
> > there
> > when I click on it. Yes, I did converse with Mike about the problem with
> > the "Unofficial
> > Windows ME SP" installation back in June -- and specifically Help and
> > Support. It's
> > definitely a Registry problem and I opted to leave it as is. Mike was
> > going
> > to try and work
> > on installing that "Win ME SP" on his box, but he must have had other
> > priorities.
> > Alan Edwards has helped me in the past with Registry situations, but I
> > haven't seen him on
> > this NG in a long time.
> > Like you said, I do have other ways to access Help and Support & System
> > Information,
> > thus let's leave it as is. (No, I don't have a restore point that goes
> > back
> > that far. I did a scanreg /restore a couple of days ago).
> >
> > Appreciate your help.
> >
> > Ed
> >
> > "Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
> > news:OSUXC0zCJHA.4724@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> >> Ed, I suppose you *might* have a faulty shortcut in
> >> "programs|accessories|
> >> systems tools|system information."
> >>
> >> FWIW - Looking at the shortcut's Properties, mine points to "C:\Program
> >> Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\MSINFO\MSINFO32.EXE"
> >>
> >> But how that calls the H&SC, etc., I've no idea - my guess though, is
> >> that
> >> it relies on plenty of registry keys. And, IIRC - you were in
> >> conversation
> >> with Mike M in June, regarding the MDAC issues and I think you concluded
> >> then that you had registry problems. I suppose you could try scanreg

> > fix -
> >> unless you've got an SR point back that far - but that's really just
> >> clutching at straws.
> >>
> >> Fortunately, as MS usually offer more than one way of skinning the cat,

> > you
> >> can at least use the H&SC to access your System Information. <g>
> >>
> >> Good luck
> >>
> >> Mart
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> "Ed Meza" <tony_nospam24@q.com> wrote in message
> >> news:uufybJyCJHA.3392@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> >> > Mart, You also brought up a point that I had neglected to mention. It

> > was
> >> > approximately back in June 18, 2008 when I installed "An Unofficial
> >> > Windows ME SP" update/patch, which was published in this group (Can't
> >> > remember the name of the OP).
> >> > At that time, after installing the above, I posted to the group the
> >> > fact
> >> > that
> >> > "Help and Support" was not showing up when getting into Safe Mode.
> >> > A couple of attempts were suggested, but none worked. Thus, your

> > comment
> >> > on my having issues with Help & Support are right on! (Meaning, at that
> >> > time, the files
> >> > for System Information may have also been clobbered).
> >> >
> >> > Thanks!
> >> >
> >> > "Ed Meza" <tony_nospam24@q.com> wrote in message
> >> > news:udFa62xCJHA.3908@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> >> >> Mart,
> >> >> Yes, all the data for System Information is there in "Help". However,
> >> >> it just does not want to show when going through programs|accessories|
> >> >> systems tools|system information.
> >> >> Don't know much about the registry files .ini | .exe | etc. Thus it is
> >> >> obvious
> >> >> that I'm limited with the registry knowledge.
> >> >> On the other hand, all the provided links (included Harry's, Thanks!)
> >> >> lead
> >> >> to forums
> >> >> that do not give a straight answer....unless you're willing to pay for
> >> >> it.
> >> >> Thanks again!
> >> >>
> >> >> "Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
> >> >> news:e5Mj58vCJHA.4368@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> >> >> > Ed, another way to invoke System Information is by opening "Help"
> >> >> > and
> >> >> typing
> >> >> > "System Information" in the search box
> >> >> >
> >> >> > I wonder you are able to confirm that Msinfo files do in fact exist

> > on
> >> >> your
> >> >> > box?
> >> >> >
> >> >> > My count is about 6
> >> >> > There's :-
> >> >> > msinfo32.chm
> >> >> > msinfo32.exe
> >> >> > msinfo32.dll
> >> >> > msinfo.htm
> >> >> > msinfo.inf
> >> >> > msinfo32.lgc
> >> >> > located in various folders.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > When it runs, it opens in the "Help & Support Centre" window - just
> >> > wonder
> >> >> > if you might have issues with WinMe "Help"?
> >> >> >
> >> >> > I'm sure that there once was yet another way into SI, but that *may*
> >> > have
> >> >> > been Win95 or 98. Can't remember!
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Mart
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> > "Ed Meza" <tony_nospam24@q.com> wrote in message
> >> >> > news:O%239yEkrCJHA.1224@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> >> >> > > Thank you Mart!
> >> >> > > I read your 2 posts. First, Msinfo32 does not show up on Start |
> >> >> > > Run.
> >> >> > > Second, tried restoring System Information from line 221 of
> >> >> > > Kelly's
> >> >> > > korner's
> >> >> > > link and it didn't work (Note I have Win ME) - Kelly's korner is

> > for
> >> > XP.
> >> >> I
> >> >> > > don't know whether that is the reason it didn't work.
> >> >> > > Finally I read all the other links, including the post of the same
> >> >> problem
> >> >> > > that I'm having (2 years old) - Tried to follow the instructions,

> > but
> >> >> had
> >> >> > > no
> >> >> > > luck.
> >> >> > > Registered to the *FREE* Support Forum - addressed the question
> >> >> > > for

> > a
> >> >> > > response
> >> >> > > and realized that they wanted money for their answer. Thus I
> >> >> > > opted
> >> > not
> >> >> to
> >> >> > > continue.
> >> >> > > due to false misrepresentation.
> >> >> > >
> >> >> > > To sum it up, I guess I can live without System Information.

> > Thanks
> >> >> > > again!
> >> >> > >
> >> >> > > Ed
> >> >> > >
> >> >> > >
> >> >> > >
> >> >> > > "Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
> >> >> > > news:eiZhUSnCJHA.1224@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> >> >> > >> PS. If no luck, might also be worth a look at these two sites :-
> >> >> > >>
> >> >> > >>
> >> >> > >
> >> >>
> >> >

> > http://www.techsupportforum.com/mic...support/284051-missing-msinfo32-exe-file.html
> >> >> > >>
> >> >> > >> and/or
> >> >> > >>
> >> >> > >> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
> >> >> > >> Line 221 (rhs) "Restore System Information (Msinfo32)"
> >> >> > >>
> >> >> > >> Mart
> >> >> > >>
> >> >> > >>
> >> >> > >
> >> >> > >
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>

> >
> >

>
>
>
 

Similar threads

Back
Top Bottom