Re: Ntuser.dat file

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"Airborne82" <Airborne82@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote

I'm all for system restore in certain cases, but it's not, in my opionion the
cure all. I have used it before for minor software glitches, but when it
comes to system files and the like system restore can be funny about what it
restores. I'm hesitant about using it in this case because past experience
has taught me more harm than good can come out of it. I have had problems
with system restore. Before I go that route, there must be a way to repair
or replace the missing files, ie system file checker or something of that
nature. Thanks for you input>

Well suite yourself, but this is exactly the kind of situation SR is suited for. It backs up the registry and monitored system files. There is sfc, but that won't replace user generated or edited files. Boot.ini can be edited and ntuser.dat is the user part of the registry. This is what SR is for.

If you don't want to do SR, then restore the system state data from a backup made by ntbackup where system state data was included. You don't use ntbackup? Well then restore the most recent image created with whatever imaging software you use to routinely image the system (which is not a bad idea if you intend to muck around deleting things without knowing exactly what's up). Actually drive imaging is wonderful insurance against a variety of computer disasters.

You don't use imaging software? Then Google for file recovery software, there's a variety ranging from free offerings to quite expensive. Or lastly send the drive to a data recovery company like www.ontrack.com or www.drivesavers.com.

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Rock [MS-MVP User/Shell]

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