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by johnny.love

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I Get this Registry error when trying to install progs.in win 2000 pro
System\currentcontrolset\control\virtual device drivers.vdd virtual device driver format in the registry is invalid.
can you help me please.
John

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by roguedt

This has occured because you have attempted to install a 16-bit program or software with a 16-bit program loader onto your win2k system. As a result the registry has becom corrupted. Here is how to fix it. Remember to be careful when editing the registry.

1. Start Registry Editor (Regedt32.exe).

2. Locate and click the following value:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\VirtualDeviceDrivers\VDD

3. On the Edit menu, click Delete .

4. On the Edit menu, click Add Value .

5. Type VDD in the Value Name box, click REG_MULTI_SZ for the Data Type , and then click OK .

6. The Multi-String editor appears. Leave this entry blank and click OK .

7. Quit Registry Editor.

Good Luck!

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