skip wrote:Thanks Dave. Like you say, the system restore can only be fixed when you don't need to fix it. I'll plan on doing that as part of any system maintenance in the future.
As for the registry cleaning software, I took a look at the registry cleaning snapshot on the web site you provided. In the left-hand column list of areas that can be cleaned, are there areas more likely to contain the Pr El 3 problems? Or conversely, are there any areas that I should be wary of cleaning because that could lead to more problems than I already have?
I'd just run the registry cleaner itself (second item down on the left side), and not worry about the Windows cleaning items. You can just leave everything under the registry section selected. Be sure to allow it to make a restore point before you start, just in case something goes awry. My experience has been good with this particular tool and I don't think you'll have any problem. I would first try a system restore in safe mode, though. In this particular case a restore is still preferable.