How can I record registry changes with Win XP?

November 29, 2009

I run Win XP, and I have a clean version of Win XP installed on a virtual machine for testing new programs that I’m not sure about, or to try the latest programs my buddies like (and discard if I don’t). The disk is set to non-persistent and reverts back to the default installation when I shut down the VM, so I don’t get loads of rush left on my test machine, but the problem is that I can’t see what’s happening in the background (like if a trojan/spyware is being installed).

I’m looking for ideally a free program that will record/list all the registry settings (and files if possible) when I install a program.

I also help people make computers and this type of tools would be useful for multiple reasons.

I have many registry tweaks which are great for xp users, but I would like to make sure that’s all they do, and not corrupt part of their registry.

Thanks for the help, ;o)

about blank I need good spyware remover that will remove it?

November 29, 2009

I have adaware and superantispyware, they have gotten everything except {about blank} help

Installed new hardware and now windows won’t start.?

November 28, 2009

My brother built a new computer based around a new processor and motherboard, (intel Quad-core Q6600 and Asus P5E), along with a new case so it would be compatible(Antec 900). After transferring over these new parts along with the necessary older parts the computer works fine except for one problem. Everything powers on, the computer gets past BIOS and then goes to boot windows but instead he gets:

"Windows Error Recovery"
Windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might be the cause.

If windows files have been damaged or configured incorrectly start up repair can help diagnose and fix the problem. if power was interrupted during startup choose start windows normally.

Launch startup repair(reccomended)
Start windows normally

Whenever he starts windows normally he gets the blue screen of death and an instant restart. If he launches repair it goes to a loading bar that completes in about 5 seconds then just sits at 100% and does nothing.
P.S.
We do not have a copy of windows vista, it came installed on the computer and we never recieved an actual copy.
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He cannot get to the actual desktop to do any of that from, windows will not launch.

really slow graphics on my laptop?

November 28, 2009

ok i reinstalled xp, cleaned the registry keys up, defraged it, did the disc clean-up, upgraded the ram from 512mb to 1gb installed and ran norton anti-virus, and theres nothing on it to slow it down. why is it running so slow on the internet and games online?is this a bad graphics card problem or what?

Windows Vista troubles? Need urgent help.?

November 27, 2009

So I’m getting the ‘vista expiry message’.

Anyone know how to fix this?

I’m guessing this was my own fault. I done a registry clean up before, and I must have messed with some files or something because I read this:

http://www.hobbsknowledgebase.co.uk/wiki/How_To_Activate_Windows_Vista_When_The_Activation_Period_Has_Expired_Without_Having_To_Reinstall_Windows

"Step 1. While running a copy of Windows Vista that hasn’t yet been activated, click the Start button, type regedit into the Search box, then press Enter to launch the Registry Editor.
Step 2. Explore down to the following Registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Windows NT \ CurrentVersion \ SL"

So yeah, I’ve fucked something up.

Can anyone tell me where to start to go about fixing this?

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks!