How to Edit Your Windows Registry Using a Boot CD
How to Edit Your Windows Registry Using a Boot CD
What You'll Need:
Blank CD or DVD
PE Builder
Windows Installation CD
Download PE Builder using a secondary computer, if your computer is broken. Find it HERE. Once the software is downloaded, install it by double-clicking the file.
Insert your Windows installation CD to begin the process of booting in order to edit your Windows registry, as Bart PE will need to use the files contained on the disc.
Start the PE Builder software once the installation is complete and agree to the terms of the license agreement. Select "Yes" to begin searching for the needed Windows installation files on the installation disc.
Select "Burn to CD/DVD" once the search for the Windows installation files is complete, insert your blank CD or DVD into your burner, and select your CD or DVD burner from the list of available drives.
Click "Build," then click "yes" when asked if you want to create a BartPE directory. Select "Agree" to continue, once the Microsoft license pops up.
Insert the BartPE disc into the malfunctioning computer and boot the system. You may need to press F12 to access the boot menu if your computer doesn't automatically boot from the CD or DVD drive. If this is necessary, select the CD or DVD drive from the boot menu.
Type "Regedit.exe" in the command prompt once the computer has booted using the disc you created to begin editing the registry to repair your computer.
It is a good idea to create a BartPE boot disk prior to having any computer issues, as you will have to use a secondary computer to create the disc if you are already experiencing computer issues. Being proactive will ensure that you are prepared.
Published by Nik Minor
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5 Comments
Post a CommentThanks. This article was very helpful.
Jezz - what's a Windows registry???? I'm so ignorant about my computer! I do know how to do a System Restore, tho.
This is a good one! Thanks Nik! ;-)
Recognized your avatar, Nic! This is good info that is way over my head!
I hope to never need to do this. I'm out of my league when it comes to malfunctioning computers. I'll keep the article for reference, however, with my fingers crossed.