Location of the Windows XP registry backup files

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scottdietert

Hello Staff and readers,
I'm preparing to perform an "in-place upgrade
(reinstallation) of Windows XP according to the
instructions posted in Microsoft Knowledge Base Articles
315341. In the preparatory instructions MS
states: "Backup copies of your registry files (in the %
systemroot%\Repair folder) are also replaced after the in-
place upgrade is completed....Copy these registry files to
another location befor you perform an in-place upgrade..."
I have search in the C:\Windows folder as well as exposing
the hidden and protected Windows XP files/folders, but to
date am unable to find this folder. If anyone out there
knows where the registry backup files are located in
Windows XP, Home Edition, Service Pack #1 please answer
this plea for help.
Sincerely,
scottdietert
062704
 
C

Carey Frisch [MVP]

How to back up, edit, and restore the registry in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;322756&Product=winxp

All you need to do is perform a repair install
as outlined at the following website:

How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Michael Stevens]

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| Hello Staff and readers,
| I'm preparing to perform an "in-place upgrade
| (reinstallation) of Windows XP according to the
| instructions posted in Microsoft Knowledge Base Articles
| 315341. In the preparatory instructions MS
| states: "Backup copies of your registry files (in the %
| systemroot%\Repair folder) are also replaced after the in-
| place upgrade is completed....Copy these registry files to
| another location befor you perform an in-place upgrade..."
| I have search in the C:\Windows folder as well as exposing
| the hidden and protected Windows XP files/folders, but to
| date am unable to find this folder. If anyone out there
| knows where the registry backup files are located in
| Windows XP, Home Edition, Service Pack #1 please answer
| this plea for help.
| Sincerely,
| scottdietert
| 062704
 

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