Error deleting registry key

[Chopsy]

I have some kind of corrupt registry key that I cant fix or delete.

The key is HKLM\Software\ODBC\ODBC.INI\PipeName

When I browse to it in Registry Editor, I get
"Cannot open PipeName: Error while opening key"

If I try and delete it, I get
"Cannot delete PipeName: Error while deleting key"

If I use regedt32 to try and edit the permissions, I get the message "You do not have permission to view security settings, but you can make changes". If I try and give local administrator access, I get the message "Unable to save, access is denied"

I have tried restarting in safe mode and the same occurs

I have tried using System Restore to go back to a point before the problem occurred, but the faulty key is still there.

Any ideas?!

 

[tsuji]

Hello Chopsy,

While opening, use regedt32 rather than regedit. Get full permission to the key. Then delete from thereon.

regards - tsuji

 

[Chopsy]

As I said in my message, even if I try and open with regedt32, I get an error, and can't change the permissions.

 

[tsuji]

Chopsy,

>You do not have permission to view security settings, [blue]but you can make changes[/blue]

You said you cannot afterall. Then, I've no simple idea... except to do some research!

- tsuji