Windows XP registry backup

[Scott Leslie]

Hello:
I have had trouble with some Symantec software and was
told to back up the registry.

While attempting this, I have noticed that the path to
the backup command listed by the tech rep and Microsoft
is NOT the same on my computer. In the Symantec
instructions concerning backing up the registry, it
states the path as follows:

Click Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools >
Backup...

My version of Windows XP Home Edition does not have a
backup option at this location. When I select "system
tools", I get the following options to choose from:
Acitvate Windows
Character Map
Disk Cleaner
Disk Degramenter
Files and settings transfer wizard
Scheduled Tasks
System Information
System Restore

As you can see, there is no option to select "backup". I
logged onto Microsoft.com and their website instructions
were the same as Symantec's was. So as you can see, I
can't back up the registry. I don't have an OEM version
of Windows XP. Not sure if that's important, but I saw
someone mention it in another letter.

Can someone please instruct me on how to resolve my issue?

Thank you,

Scott Leslie

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

I use a program called Erunt to backup the Registry. Please read the
Detailed Information file for help on the program's options:

http://home.t-online.de/home/lars.hederer/erunt/index.htm

The backup utility isn't installed by default with XP Home. Depending on
what kind of XP CD you have it can be found in the valueadd\msft\ntbackup
folder.

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Will Denny
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
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| Hello:
| I have had trouble with some Symantec software and was
| told to back up the registry.
|
| While attempting this, I have noticed that the path to
| the backup command listed by the tech rep and Microsoft
| is NOT the same on my computer. In the Symantec
| instructions concerning backing up the registry, it
| states the path as follows:
|
| Click Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools >
| Backup...
|
| My version of Windows XP Home Edition does not have a
| backup option at this location. When I select "system
| tools", I get the following options to choose from:
| Acitvate Windows
| Character Map
| Disk Cleaner
| Disk Degramenter
| Files and settings transfer wizard
| Scheduled Tasks
| System Information
| System Restore
|
| As you can see, there is no option to select "backup". I
| logged onto Microsoft.com and their website instructions
| were the same as Symantec's was. So as you can see, I
| can't back up the registry. I don't have an OEM version
| of Windows XP. Not sure if that's important, but I saw
| someone mention it in another letter.
|
| Can someone please instruct me on how to resolve my issue?
|
| Thank you,
|
| Scott Leslie
|
|

 

[E.T.Me]

One word...ERUNT
and it's cousin..ERDNT
they'll do you proud...

 

[Redoak]

I used ERUNT with no difficulty, despite being barely above 'novice' status.
By the way, how often is it wise to back-up the Registry?
redoak

 

[Will Denny]

Hi Redoak

Personally I use Erunt to backup the Registry every 24 hours. How often to
backup may depend on how much installing/uninstalling you do - every 3/4
days should suffice, but I don't how often other people use Erunt.

--

Will Denny
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
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|
|
| I used ERUNT with no difficulty, despite being barely above 'novice'
status.
| By the way, how often is it wise to back-up the Registry?
| redoak
|
|

 

[Yves Leclerc]

The Xp backup program is not installed with Home automatically. You will
need to install it from your original XP Home CD.

Also, backup backs up morre than the Registry. You can backup files.

 

[Badger]

Erunt is sweet!
Its saved my but many times.

 

[Will Denny]

Saved mine a 'few' times as well!

--

Will Denny
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
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| Erunt is sweet!
| Its saved my but many times.
|
|
| | > Hi Redoak
| >
| > Personally I use Erunt to backup the Registry every 24 hours. How often
| to
| > backup may depend on how much installing/uninstalling you do - every 3/4
| > days should suffice, but I don't how often other people use Erunt.
| >
| > --
| >
| > Will Denny
| > MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
| > Please reply to the News Groups
| >
| >
| > | > |
| > |
| > | I used ERUNT with no difficulty, despite being barely above 'novice'
| > status.
| > | By the way, how often is it wise to back-up the Registry?
| > | redoak
| > |
| > |
| >
|
|

 

[Alex Nichol]

Click Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools >
Backup...

My version of Windows XP Home Edition does not have a
backup option at this location. When I select "system
tools", I get the following options to choose from:

Home Edition does not have backup installed. If you have a retail CD
you will find it there in ValueAdd\MSoft\Backup and r-click NTBackup.msi
to Install.

But if you want to backup the registry this is an inappropriate tool
altogether. The registry is backed up daily as part of the day's System
Restore point, and you can make another manually from the System Restore
entry you mention. A good independent way to back it up is ERUNT
http://home.t-online.de/home/lars.hederer/erunt