Windows failed to start, says corrupt registry. Found solution does not work.

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My computer was working fine until my itchy fingers decided to run CCleaner. After that i rebooted my comp, and it was unable to start.

 

After running startup repair, the problem was corrupt registry. I found this solution on a web:

 

Overwrite Software file through the following command line

Type COPY /Y SOFTWARE .. and press Enter key (include the two dots)

Overwrite System file through the following command line

Type COPY /Y SYSTEM .. and press Enter key (include the two dots)

Overwrite Sam file through the following command line

Type COPY /Y SAM .. and press Enter key (include the two dots)

Type Exit and press Enter to restart your computer in Normal mode

If the system does not start normally, restore the original registry files from the copy created earlier

 

 

However, when I type the command "COPY /Y SOFTWARE .." i got the message " The system cannot find the file specified". I have done all the previous steps required. Please help as I do not wish to lose the all the files I have.

 

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