System.dat Error

[Needafix]

Hello, heres a tuffy -

When i log my MS Reg checker pops up and tells me that fixing my corupted registry, it fixs my reg, so i click ok assuming everthing is fine. The next day i log on and get the same bloody error again, it doesn t stay fixed, i am using w98se. So whats this all about and more important whats the fix ! ?

I have already tryed this fix and all i get is - no clean reg backups - so what now - Thanks . .



Use the Windows Registry Checker program (Scanreg.exe) to restore a copy of your previous registry in Windows 98. (After you restore the registry, you may need to reinstall some programs.) To restore the registry, follow the steps below:

While pressing and holding Ctrl, restart your computer. Once the Windows 98 Startup screen appears, choose Safe Mode Command Prompt Only.


At the command prompt, enter scanreg /restore .


Click a registry entry that has the word "Started" next to the date, and then press Enter.


Press Enter again to restart your computer.

[EzyStvy]

The most common cause to corrupt registries in Win98 is faulty ram.

[GaryRouth]

. . . and to test if your system memory (RAM) has gone bad, try running a few rounds of MemTest86+ (it can run from either a floppy or a CD - you make a bootable floppy or CD from the download, and boot your computer with that --- http://www.memtest.org ). It couldn't hurt to run a diagnostic on the hard drive, too ( http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=287 )

Another thing you could check: as your computer is powering up, look for the banner message (or splash screen) "Press F1 (or F2, F10, or DEL, etc.) to Enter Setup" - and press that key to enter your Bios Setup. See if the date & time are OK or not, and that the timing settings for your processor and memory are OK. Many Windows 98 systems are now entering the time when the CMOS batteries start failing to hold enough charge to save the settings. If the date & time have reverted to several years ago, and other settings aren't staying put, you'll need to replace the battery. It's likely a 3-volt coin battery, such as the CR-2032. These batteries usually only cost about $1.50, and can be found at your local computer, electronics, or even many general stores (like Walgreens). Make sure the system is shutdown, powered off, and the power cord unplugged when you replace the battery. Then, when rebooting, enter Setup and go through the settings one-by-one until they are all just right again.

Best of luck
. . . Gary