Here's our Windows 95/98 Tip for.. September 2, 1998
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Windows Registry Checker
Your system always keeps a backup copy of your registry configuration (including user account information, protocol bindings, software program settings, and user preferences). You can use the backup copy if your current registry encounters a problem. Each time you restart your computer, Registry Checker automatically scans your registry. If Registry Checker notices a problem, it automatically replaces the registry with the backup copy.

You can also start Registry Checker by clicking Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, System Information, and on the Tools menu, clicking Registry Checker. Alternately, you can create a shortcut to the Registry Checker by looking in your \Windows folder for Scanregw.exe. Create a shortcut to it in your System Tools folder for easy access later.

If your registry contains an entry referencing a file that no longer exists (such as a .vxd file), it will not be fixed by Registry Checker.