Re: re-install problem

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From: rich (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 04/09/04


Date: Thu, 8 Apr 2004 21:36:57 -0700

Well, I did delete them, but I still can not install HP
software. I get the same message about win2000 plug & play
and VID_..., needing to delete them first, etc. The
VID ... key still doesn't show up in regedt32, but still
does in regedit!
Any other ideas ?????
Thanks, Rich

>-----Original Message-----
>Yes, delete them. If you wish you can backup the registry
prior to doing so.
>You can run Programs|Accessories|System Tools|Backup,
then choose ERD, then
>if you check the box for "Also backup....", then the reg
will also be backed
>up to
>%windir%\repair\RegBack
>leaving the
>%windir%\repair\
>directory files intact as original installation.
>
>This link may also help.
>
>http://support.microsoft.com/?id=245386
>
>--
>Regards,
>
>Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in
newsgroup.
>Microsoft Certified Professional
>Microsoft MVP [Windows]
>http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>
>
>"Rich" wrote:
>| Well, that is certainly faster and easier way to get to
>| it. Thanks.
>| But I still get those 4 "?"'s under Other Devices and
all
>| say that "they ..not present, not working, ... code 24"
>| Should I delete these? Is ther a way to back this up
>| before hand?
>| Thanks, Rich
>
>
>.
>



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