SOVLED! Ren Software Software.001 Reset – What You Need To Do To

Usually, by running the “ren software software.001” command, you could reset your Windows PC but it won’t run, the software hive must have been corrupted. To fix that, you have no choice but to rename the software hive. Aside from that, depending on the situation, you should run SFC and DISM scan, use Startup Repair, take advantage of System Restore, disable and re-enable REAgentC.exe, etc. Continue reading to learn what must be done to bring things back to normal. 

A List Of Possibilities

Windows Registry

In case you don’t know, Windows Registry is a database used by Windows OS as well as applications on the computer. Needless to say, if Windows Registry acts up, it’s only natural for computers to go haywire. You have a hard time running the “ren software software.001” command on your PC? Then you should take Windows Registry into account.

System Files 

All in all, system files affect many aspects of Windows and the execution of commands is not an exception. Because of that, it’s wise to add system files to the list of suspects if you notice the “ren software software.001” command not working. 

What Must Be Done

Rename Software Hive

• Step 1: Go to Search bar, type cmd and hit Run as administrator.
• Step 2: In Command Prompt (Admin), run each of the commands down below:
  • cd %windir%\system32\config
  • ren system system.001
  • ren software software.001
• Step 4: After you finish, restart your computer and determine whether the issue persists. 

Run SFC And DISM Scan

• Step 1: Go to Search bar, type cmd and hit Run as administrator.
• Step 2: In Command Prompt (Admin), run the command sfc /scannow to perform SFC scan. 
• Step 3: The moment the SFC scan wraps up, proceed to run each of the following commands to perform DISM scan.
  • DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
  • DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
  • DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
• Step 4: Close Command Prompt then restart your computer. 
• Step 5: When the screen comes back, run the “ren software software.001” command again.

Use Startup Repair

• Step 1: Step 1: Press Windows + I to open Settings, pick Update & Security and click Recovery. 
• Step 2: Hit Restart now under Advanced startup to reach Windows Recovery Environment.
• Step 3: Select Troubleshoot, choose Advanced Options and hit Startup Repair. 

Take Advantage Of System Restore

• Step 1: Go to Search bar, type System Restore and press Enter. 
• Step 2: Choose System Restore, select a restore point and start the restoration. 
• Step 3: As soon as the process concludes, test the “ren software software.001” command one more time.

Disable And Re-enable REAgentC.exe

• Step 1: Go to Search bar, type cmd and hit Run as administrator.
• Step 2: In Command Prompt (Admin), run these commands. 
  • reagentc /disable
  • reagentc /enable
• Step 4: Restart your computer.

Questions And Answers

How do I use Disk Cleanup?

• Step 1: Press Windows + E to open Files Explorer.
• Step 2: Go to This PC, right-click the disk you wish to clean and pick Properties
• Step 3: Navigate to the General tab then hit Disk Cleanup.
• Step 4: After Windows finishes calculating the amount of space that requires cleanup, check all the checkboxes for things you like to clean.
• Step 5: Choose OK then select Delete files to confirm your action.

What is Windows Recovery Environment?

Windows Recovery Environment, also known as WinRe, is a collection of tools that can help you repair or restore your operating system. In WinRe, you could access: 

• Automatic repair and other troubleshooting tools e.g startup repair and system restore.
• Push-button reset
• System image recovery

Is it possible to prevent files from getting corrupted?

To prevent your files from being damaged by power outages, you need to install an uninterruptible power supply. Also, you should download and install a good antivirus program so malware cannot compromise your files.