subject: How to Fix Common Windows 7 Errors without a Registry Cleaner [print this page] How to Fix Common Windows 7 Errors without a Registry Cleaner
The latest in a long line of operating systems is Windows 7. Even though it is faster and better than Vista, it too has some known bugs. Here are some of the common bugs and how to fix them without a registry cleaner.
Desktop.INI error message
This is a bug associated with Windows operating system. It appears when Windows starts up and be quite annoying. It also may cause a pop-up notepad message if your computer is infected with a virus.
You can remove the Desktop.ini bug by:Goto RunType "Shell common startup" - this will cause desktop.ini to show upDelete desktop.ini and restart your computerThe DVD drive is not foundThis occurs when the drive is visible to the BIOS but not detected by Windows 7.Method #1 To resolve the problem: (Not recommended) Deleting the wrong file in Regedit can cause permanent damage to your computerGo to RunType "Regedit"Locate "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMcurrent control setcontrolclass,"Delete the upper and lower filters in the right-hand paneIgnore the Upper Filter.bak and Lower Filter.bakMethod #2To reset the drive letter: this is a safer optionClick startType "Disk Management"Choose "Create and Format Hard disk partitions"If the DVD drive is visible, othen right click itoSelect change drive letter and pathsoClick change and pick a new letteroIf the drive is visible Repeat the above steps to change the letter backoIf the drive is not visibleRestart your computer and it should appearProblems with the new AERO ThemeWindows 7 allows you to fully enable the Aero theme for maximum transparency. If it s not working, then try the following.Method #1: Aero Trouble Shooting WizardClick StartType "Aero"Choose ""Find and fix problems with transparency and other visual effects"Click Next and the Aero trouble shooting wizard will launchUse the trouble shooting wizard to diagnose and repair the problemMethod #2: Install New Graphic DriversDownload the latest drivers from the manufacture's websiteClick Start -> Control Panel ->Device ManagerLocate the Graphics HardwareRight click the hardware's nameSelect PropertiesClick the Driver TabClick Update Driver to launch the Driver Software wizardWhen asked, Select "let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer"Click "Have Disk"Click "Browse" to locate the downloaded driverClick "Open"Then Click "OK" and "Next"Follow any additional instructions.If after trying the above methods do not work, then you will need to breakdown and get a registry cleaner. It is still too early to tell how many problems Windows 7 will reveal. However, good pc cleaner software will be able to take care of the majority of Windows errors for you. Windows 7 is still based on a registry and where there is a registry, there will be registry errors. http://www.articlesbase.com/operating-systems-articles/how-to-fix-common-windows-7-errors-without-a-registry-cleaner-2606855.html
