-- when I go to start, run, regedit, the program starts in DOS Mode. if i
type in regedit.exe, then it runs correctly?
--
A staunch Microsoft user.

I would search for all instances of "regedit" on your hard drive using my
computer or explorer.
it appears you probably have a file called "regedit.com".
I would delete it. "Regedit" should then work properly.
This might be from malware, adware, etc.
Should scan computer for such.

--
Dennis S.
I''m from Illinois. I hope I helped you. Good Luck.


"smoocherz" wrote:

>
> -- when I go to start, run, regedit, the program starts in DOS Mode. if i
> type in regedit.exe, then it runs correctly?
> --
> A staunch Microsoft user.

THAT DID IT!!!!! YOU'RE THE MAN....THANKS
--
A staunch Microsoft user.


"Dixonian69" wrote:

> I would search for all instances of "regedit" on your hard drive using my
> computer or explorer.
> it appears you probably have a file called "regedit.com".
> I would delete it. "Regedit" should then work properly.
> This might be from malware, adware, etc.
> Should scan computer for such.
>
> --
> Dennis S.
> I''m from Illinois. I hope I helped you. Good Luck.
>
>
> "smoocherz" wrote:
>
> >
> > -- when I go to start, run, regedit, the program starts in DOS Mode. if i
> > type in regedit.exe, then it runs correctly?
> > --
> > A staunch Microsoft user.

Visit http://windowsxp.mvps.org/toolsquit.htm
See the last paragraph about "regedit.com" file.

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User

Windows XP Troubleshooting
http://www.winhelponline.com


"smoocherz" <yourdisplayname@discussions.microsoft.com.> wrote in message
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>
> -- when I go to start, run, regedit, the program starts in DOS Mode. if i
> type in regedit.exe, then it runs correctly?
> --
> A staunch Microsoft user.