Cannot open Run: Error while opening key.

Discussion in 'Software' started by King Cheung, Jun 27, 2007.

  1. King Cheung

    King Cheung Private E-2

    Hey guys, im new here.. Nice to meet you all :).

    Well.. Lately ive been having trouble installing/uninstalling certain programs.

    For instance, i tried uninstalling Quicktime but i get this error code -

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    I go to the Registry Editor to try fix this problem (Having no clue how), i managed to find the key but get this error -

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    So im just wondering, are my registrys messed up and if so, how can i fix it as i can't open it up and change permission so i can uninstall/install.

    If its no big deal, it doesnt matter.. Leaving Quicktime on my computer wont kill me,but yeh im just wondering.. Is there anyway i can fix this key.. Should i be worried confused

    Umm, im also admin and i've ran registry mechanic but nothing solved.
     
  2. rnickel

    rnickel Private E-2

    I had this exact issue and found this semi-helpful article:

    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304546

    I already had the latest version, so the only thing to try was logging out from my administrator account, logging back in under my wife's administrator account, and trying it again. Sure enough, worked like a charm under her account. So, she must've been the one who installed QuickTime originally.
     
  3. King Cheung

    King Cheung Private E-2

    Thanks bro, but weirdly.. I only have one account on my computer, yeh.. me!.

    But ive found out that when i restart my computer, i can access my registrys keys fine.. Its just after a long period when my computer is switched on... they time out or something..

    But yeh, ive updated to latest now, thanks for your help :).

    Beats me, computers must hate me :(
     
  4. boscoOH

    boscoOH Private E-2

    I have had this same problem forever it seems. King Cheung, thank you for the idea of accessing the registry editor immediately after a restart, that worked for me as well. I did find an entry for DriveCleaner.exe, which is a trojan/spyware (stupid roommates! haha). I deleted this key and have had no further problems accessing the run key. It may be coincidental, I know, but it is worth exploration, let me know if you have the same...
     
  5. King Cheung

    King Cheung Private E-2

    I cant find/see the drivecleaner registry but yeh, ive had no problems since ive reboot :D.
     

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