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So Ive been playing a game and it keeps closing everytime I open it.
So I searched online and they told me to delete all HKEY files in the Registry Editor. So I tried, but they won't let me. I thought it was because I didnt have permission, so I messed with the permission settings for each HKEY files randomly.
At the end, I still couldnt delete them, so I gave up.
After this, I noticed my PC wasn't producing any audio. My headphones were plugged, and I'm sure it has been working before I even touched the Registry Editor. So I figured something went wrong there.
I tried to search the Registry Editor again but I noticed my windows searchbar wasn't working as well.
I restarted the PC by turning it off manually, but both of these things still didn't work. My PC's audio is completely dead, and I cant even open the settings or search using the windows shortcut anymore. I need help resolving this issue-- And I'm just a child. Do I really have to ask my dad to call experts now?
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Hi Kaname,
Please see if there are Restore Points available on the computer.
To do so, press Win + R, type rstrui.exe and click OK.
Click Next.
See if there are restore points created before the problem occurred. If so, select that restore point to rollback to that state.
Hi, I managed to get my audio working by installing a brand new Realtek audio driver.
But the windows button on my bottom left is still not working. For my keyboard, some commands still work, but the windows button doesn't register some commands, like Windows + Shift + S for a screenshot. I can still use it for the run command, but now I can't use the windows button for shutting down my pc normally or Windows searching. I have no restore points, and this glitch has been bothering me for a while now. I tried so many methods online, restarting my file explorer, deleting multiple caches, system scans, command prompts and things, but my windows button still wouldnt work.
Everytime I tried clicking on it my cursor just loads and then nothing happens. My windows search bar is gone, maybe I hided it and now there isn't an option for me to show the searchbar again.
I have no idea what to do.
Your apps, settings, and files will be kept by default during a repair install/in-place upgrade.
See also:
Reinstall Windows - Microsoft Support: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/reinstall-windows-d8369486-3e33-7d9c-dccc-859e2b022fc7
