Path to registry directory for Windows 7
Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 4:00 pm
OK, I'm new and pretty much ignorant when it comes to all this behind the scenes software garb. And I'm sure this topic has been covered ad nauseum, but here it goes:
I can't log into my computer because out of nowhere it is saying my password is incorrect (which it isn't). I downloaded the UBCD and have gotten as far as step 2 where it says "Path to registry directory for windows..." I hit enter and I get the question again (I've done this numerous times with the same result). It seems obvious Windows/system32/config is not my default.
I've been at this all afternoon and have found zero help on the net. They all say the same thing, "The default is usually windows/system32/config. Just hit 'enter'". Not helpful. So, how do I go about finding the "path to registry" on a computer I can't even log into?
I'd love to get some help with this before I take my laptop outside, run over it with my car, and go buy a Mac.
Thanks
Lynn
I can't log into my computer because out of nowhere it is saying my password is incorrect (which it isn't). I downloaded the UBCD and have gotten as far as step 2 where it says "Path to registry directory for windows..." I hit enter and I get the question again (I've done this numerous times with the same result). It seems obvious Windows/system32/config is not my default.
I've been at this all afternoon and have found zero help on the net. They all say the same thing, "The default is usually windows/system32/config. Just hit 'enter'". Not helpful. So, how do I go about finding the "path to registry" on a computer I can't even log into?
I'd love to get some help with this before I take my laptop outside, run over it with my car, and go buy a Mac.
Thanks
Lynn