Files called "hives".
The programs that are used to perform a registry scan in Windows 7 are ones that are all installed as part of the windows 7 installation. They are usually executable files and they work by checking that the registry has files it ought to have and that it does not have virus or malware files.
There are 5 files in Windows 7, but DO NOT tamper with the system because it can damge your files and erase memory thinking that it is an online hacker.
Files called "hives".
You can manually go through the file structure and the registry and delete the files and registry keys belonging to the program. You can usually find out which files to delete and where they are by searching "manual uninstall [game name here]".
There are a vast array of highly effective registry scanners which can be used with Windows 7. Examples of good, free scanners include JetClean and Wise Registry Cleaner.
Hkey_dyn_data
Delete all the registry entries for the program, then delete all the program files. Finally, delete bckd.sys from the drivers folder (c:\windows\system32\drivers) and reboot. If you don't know where all the registry entries and files are stored, use an uninstaller program such as Revo Uninstaller Pro. This will automatically locate the relevant files and registry entries for you.
The best one is definitely a reinstall. You can how ever try booting a operating system from DVD to access your files. A few repairs can also be done by booting a Windows 7 DVD. Read up on "bootrec".
The computer's main memory (RAM) is physical hardware used to help the computer quickly access information that it uses a lot. That is the space in which the operating system and running programs reside. The registry is a collection of files stored on your computer's hard drive that contains information and configuration information for the operating system and other programs installed on your computer. Parts of the registry may be stored in your computer's RAM while the computer is running. In the past, Windows used a collection of .INI files wherever any programs were located to store the configuration information. Then starting with Windows 95, they consolidated it into two files, and into even more files in Windows NT and 2000. Now there are 6-7 files called "hives" which comprise the system registry.
The Registry holds Windows system information. It can change each time you add or remove software, change your theme, edit the registry, etc. You can edit your registry by opening Command Prompt and typing Regedit.exe: however, do this only if you know what you're doing. Editing and modifying the registry is dangerous and could render your Windows OS unusable, forcing you to restore or reinstall.
It does on Windows 7 Starter.
The following booting files are required to start Windows XP: NTLDR, Boot.ini, and Ntdetect.com. The following files are optional when starting Windows XP: Ntbootdd.sys and Bootsect.dos. The following files are required to start Windows 7/Vista: Bootmgr (Windows Boot Manager) and BCD (Boot Configuration Data).