Microsoft KB Archive/299967

= Registry Editor or System Configuration Editor Do Not Start As Expected =

Article ID: 299967

Article Last Modified on 1/31/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
 * Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q299967



IMPORTANT: This article contains information about modifying the registry. Before you modify the registry, make sure to back it up and make sure that you understand how to restore the registry if a problem occurs. For information about how to back up, restore, and edit the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry



SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to start Registry Editor (Regedit.exe) or System Configuration Editor (Sysedit.exe), the editor window briefly opens and then closes.

You can, however, start these programs when Windows is running in Safe mode.



CAUSE
This behavior may occur when your computer is infected with the PWSteal.Trojan program.



RESOLUTION
Microsoft does not provide software that can detect or remove computer viruses. If you suspect or confirm that your computer is infected with a virus, obtain current antivirus software. For a list of antivirus software manufacturers, click the following article number to see the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

49500 List of Antivirus Software Vendors



MORE INFORMATION
PWSteal.Trojan is a password stealing Trojan program. This program is also known as the APStrojan.QA Trojan.

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