Windows 10 The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process

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SiddharthGarg1

I was using my Windows 10 PC and foolishly deleted a registry from regedit.


This caused my system to go awry and since then I am facing the BSOD.


I have tried resetting the system but the error 'There was a problem resetting your PC' came.


I then tried:


cd %windir%\system32\config

ren system system.001

ren software software.001


The 'ren software software.001' gave the error:

The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process error


What should I do now?


I would like to keep my data that's stored in my system as I have no backup or system restore point. So repairing is what I would prefer over a fresh clean reinstall, if possible.


Note: I don't have a Windows 10 installation disc.

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