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Windows 8 Registry Issue

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I recently did an upgrade to Windows 8 on my desktop and have been getting some odd errors seemingly related to the Windows Registry.

 

Issues I have encountered:

 

-When trying to download Dropbox, it errors out of the installation saying there is a registry problem and to change my password and try again. If I do, the same error occurs.

 

-Google Drive will have a login error any time I restart my computer, the only way to login is to disconnect my account and then resync it.

 

-Chrome will never remain connected with my Google account. It will logout everytime I close the program

 

-Office 365 and Skydrive refuse my login outright but does not provide an error message.

 

The list goes on and on.  I tried to repair the registry using software but that didn't work.  Anyone have any suggestions?  I know a fresh install will work but I really don't want to.  Would a refresh work?  Please let me know. Thanks!

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A refresh might actually work. But according to MS, you might need the recovery discs if you have any. If you don't, you might be out of luck.

 

Source: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/restore-refresh-reset-pc

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A refresh might actually work. But according to MS, you might need the recovery discs if you have any. If you don't, you might be out of luck.

 

Source: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/restore-refresh-reset-pc

 

when I did the upgrade from 7 to 8 I took the .iso file and burned it onto a disk.  Would I be able to use that as my recovery disc?

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when I did the upgrade from 7 to 8 I took the .iso file and burned it onto a disk.  Would I be able to use that as my recovery disc?

Yes.

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when I did the upgrade from 7 to 8 I took the .iso file and burned it onto a disk.  Would I be able to use that as my recovery disc?

argh you a pirate? xD

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argh you a pirate? xD

 

Haha nope, got the student pricing for windows 8 pro and downloaded it from Microsoft online because apparently they still consider me a student.  Annoying not having the physical discs though.

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