Backing up the entire Registry

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Please can someone clarify this for a newbie? I read in the Sybex guide to
XP Pro that it's not possible to fully back up the Registry using the copy of
Windows that's the object of the backup. A dual-boot arrangement is
necessary. But I've read on microsoft.com pages, and the Symantec site, that
a complete backup is possible apparently without booting a second copy of
Windows.

Do I need to create a special file/partition to back up to?
 
John said:
Please can someone clarify this for a newbie? I read in the Sybex
guide to XP Pro that it's not possible to fully back up the Registry
using the copy of Windows that's the object of the backup. A
dual-boot arrangement is necessary. But I've read on microsoft.com
pages, and the Symantec site, that a complete backup is possible
apparently without booting a second copy of Windows.

Do I need to create a special file/partition to back up to?
http://www.windowsnetworking.com/articles_tutorials/Windows-XP-Registry-Backup.html
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But pay no attention to the part about exporting the entire registry through
regedit.exe as this is useless for restore purposes.

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http://www.windowsnetworking.com/articles_tutorials/Windows-XP-Registry-Backup.html
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| The information above is intended to assist you; however, it is
| suggested you research for yourself before you take any advice - you
| are the one ultimately responsible for your actions/problems/solutions.
| Whenever possible, the advice will include the method/places used in
| compiling the answer. Also, questions may have been asked to clarify
| your situation OR to give you an idea of where to look - do not dismiss
| them lightly.
|
|
 
A couple of ways; use the operating system's restore points or use
regback.exe/ regrest.exe from the Windows 2000 resource kit.

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Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect

:
| Please can someone clarify this for a newbie? I read in the Sybex guide
to
| XP Pro that it's not possible to fully back up the Registry using the copy
of
| Windows that's the object of the backup. A dual-boot arrangement is
| necessary. But I've read on microsoft.com pages, and the Symantec site,
that
| a complete backup is possible apparently without booting a second copy of
| Windows.
|
| Do I need to create a special file/partition to back up to?
 
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