Error: SDMErr(80000003):Registry access...(due to damaged Registry).
Error:
SDMErr(80000003):Registry access failed.
Cause:
This error occurs when Windows 95 is detecting computer hardware and is due to a damaged Registry.
Solution:
Boot to 'safe mode command prompt only' and run REGEDIT /E REG.TXT. Then run REGEDIT /C REG.TXT to repair the Registry.
WARNING 1: This procedure should be performed by a qualified computer technician.
WARNING 2: Before making any modification to the Registry, be sure to make backup copies of the Registry files System.dat and User.dat. Using the Registry Editor and modifying the Registry incorrectly could cause serious problems that may require the reinstallation of Windows 95. For more information about the Registry Editor or the Registry, please refer to the online Help topics.
1) Reboot the computer.
2) As soon as the 'Starting Windows 95' message appears, press F8.
3) Select 'Safe mode command prompt only' and press ENTER.
4) Type the following at the MS-DOS prompt:
REGEDIT /E REG.TXT
NOTE: If a message about missing data appears, ignore this message.
5) Press ENTER.
6) Type the following and press ENTER:
REGEDIT /C REG.TXT
(The internal Registry data structures are regenerated.)
7) Restart the computer and Windows 95 in the normal manner.
