Microsoft KB Archive/276325

= Error Message: Cannot Find File: C:\Windows\System\Scanreg.vbs =

Article ID: 276325

Article Last Modified on 1/29/2007

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APPLIES TO


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

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This article was previously published under Q276325



SYMPTOMS
When you start your computer, you may receive the following error message:

Cannot find file: C:\windows\system\scanreg.vbs

Also, the Regedit.exe file may be missing from your computer.



CAUSE
This issue can occur if your computer is infected with the IRC/Stages.worm virus.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue:  Obtain and install an anti-virus program for your computer, and then try to detect and remove the virus. Extract a new copy of the Regedit.exe file to the Windows folder. For information about how to use the Extract tool, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

129605 How to Extract Original Compressed Windows Files



Keywords: kberrmsg kbprb KB276325

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