Windows 10: Regedit broke

I was restoring my previous regedit to remove some changes, and somehow this broke my computer. I haven't rebooted, as I'm afraid that the computer won't start up again.

However, even having not rebooted, nothing works.

Any files say "registry value not found"

I can't open the registry, or anything else, as it says "side by side configuration error"

and command prompt opens, but doesn't work because it can't run as administrator. (I'm on an administrator account, but when running command prompt as administrator, it says "side by side error" As a result, sfc /scannow is out of question.

I can't reset the pc, as that doesn't open, nor does anything else related to restoring the pc.

I can't uninstall, or reinstall the Visual C++ runtime as it gives me an error when I click on it.


To rehash, the only thing that works right now is the fact that my desktop displays, and I can open command prompt. (But not in administrator) I can also open control panel, but changing anything in it gives an error.

I'm assuming at this point, I'll have to hard reset it, but figured that I should at least bring this issue forward in case there was anything I missed doing first.

:)

 

Windows 10 broke my steam

Hi,



Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.



Method 1: Try updating the Video card drivers and check if it helps.



Follow the steps to update the Video card driver:

• Press Windows Key + X key and click Device Manager.
• Expand ‘Display Adapters’.
• Right-click on the Video card listed and click on ‘Update Driver Software’.

Method 2: Try installing the game in Compatibility mode and check.



Follow the steps to install in Compatibility mode:

• Right click the Game setup file and select Properties then tap or click the Compatibility tab.
• Place a check in the Run this program in compatibility mode for: box.
• Tap or click the drop down box and select a previous operating system, then tap or click OK.
• Try installing the Game and check.

If still the issue persist then I suggest you to follow the suggestion provided by crazzilla replied on August 3, 2015 from the below link and check if it helps.



Windows 10 & Steam Gaming - most games broke

Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.

 

How to find--regedit

Just type regedit in your search Windows/Cortana box and hit return, or click it at the top of the results list.
Or hit Windows key + R and in the box, type
regedit and hit return or OK. Or in file explorer click to This PC> C:> Windows> regedit.

 

difference in regedit than the instructions


oh boy
you better explain that one to me

i just followed your steps to get me C:\User\Frank
never did anything else in regedit