Registry Editor Error

[mdpseven1]

When Windows 98 first loads up i receive an error that says Cannot import c:\windows\data789.tmp error opening the file. There may be a disk or file system error. I was peforming tasks using norton previous to the error occuring.

Greatfull for any advice on correcting this error.

Thanks
mdp

[AnnMarie]

Hi mdpseven1 - try this:

Right click on your Taskbar, select Properties and click on Start Menu Programs > Advanced, expand and click on Startup
If there is a shortcut to data789.tmp, delete it.

Then just to be sure, go to Start > Run>
type MSCONFIG
go to the Startup tab,
uncheck any reference to data789.tmp

Check your Registry. Go to Start > Run
type REGEDIT
click Edit > Search
search for data789.tmp
Delete any reference (always backup your Registry first before making any changes)

Go to Start > Find or Search > Files or Folders
Search for data789.tmp
Delete any results for data789.tmp

Just to be on the safe side, when you have finished checking, update your AV and run a full scan or run an online virus scan from here.

It probably wouldnt hurt to scan for Spyware either. You can download AdAware and RefUpdate from here. Make sure that you read all the instructions before installing.

Hope this helps. Cheers AM

[mdpseven1]

Thanks a million AnnMarie that solved my problem appreciate the help.

cheers
MDP

[AnnMarie]

You are very welcome mdpseven1