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05-Mar-2009, 08:39 PM #1
problem registry entry
I have tried to use several registry fixers to clean up my registry all of them cause the computer to crash.
So I started investigating using regedit. I have found in HKEY_CURRENT_USERS\AppEvents\Schemes\Apps\Explorer there is another folder called Securi˙yBand (correct spelling) that when I try to open it the computer will always crash.
I have tried to export but that also crashes. So I got a registry editor that can look at the files stored on disk, however I have not been able to find that file which cotains the bad entry. I've tried SAM-SOFTWARE and all the others in that folder also tried user files in documents and settings but cannot locat.
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05-Mar-2009, 10:30 PM #2
Registry Cleaners perform no useful function, from a stability or performance point of view.

If you are experiencing issues, I would start a new thread explaining them in detail.
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06-Mar-2009, 12:53 AM #3
The key you cite (although spelled wrong) gives the file location for the system sounds you hear for certain events, e.g. empty the Recycle Bin, etc.
Can you do a System Restore to a time before you started with the registry "cleaners", or do these programs create backups that you can restore?
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06-Mar-2009, 03:14 AM #4
I agree with Claymore, a system restore to before you used the Registry Cleaners would be the best option.

Do you also have a SecurityBand folder? Or just the misspelt one with the umlaut over a y instead of the T?

If the former, it could be malware.
If the latter, then a good sign that the User Profile is corrupt.

The HKEY_CURRENT_USER hive is created from the NTUSER.DAT file stored in each users profile folder. You could try loading that while logged in with another profile and edit the Securi˙yBand name to read SecurityBand, see if that will fix the corruption.
Running chkdsk may also help.
To Run Chkdsk:

Open a command prompt and run chkdsk /R. (Note the space between the colored parts).
You'll likely see this:
The type of the file system is NTFS.
Cannot lock current drive.

Chkdsk cannot run because the volume is in use by another
process. Would you like to schedule this volume to be
checked the next time the system restarts? (Y/N)


Hit Y and Enter, then reboot. This could take a long time depending on size of drive and how many errors it finds.
Chkdsk will create an entry in the Event Viewer in the Application log (Start | Run, type eventvwr.msc, press Enter) with a source of WinLogon that will show a summery of the results.

If it finds any bad sectors, you may want to run it again every few days for a while. If it continually finds bad sectors, it could be a sign of a failing hard drive.

Otherwise, your best bet may be to create a new profile.

Corrupted User Account
How to copy data from a corrupted user profile to a new profile
Note: You must sign in at least once to the New Account before you can copy the old profile, as the account folder is not created until it is signed into.
After copying the files, click on the New_Username folder, then click on the folder named Old_Username's Documents. Double click the Desktop.ini file, and change the line Owner=Old_Username to Owner=New_Username
Note that you will have to redo any customizations, i.e. wallpaper, colors, Folder Options, Cursors, etc.
Desktop.ini is a hidden file but if you followed the steps in the MS article your system should be set to display it.

HTH

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