backup of registry file

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How do I make a backup of a registry file that I intend to
modify. And if I need to retrieve it later, where will it
be located. How will I go about putting it back in place?

Thank you in advance
 
If you run Programs|Accessories|System Tools|Backup, then choose ERD, then
if you check the box for "Also backup....", then the reg will also be backed
up to
%windir%\repair\RegBack
leaving the
%windir%\repair\
directory files intact as original installation.

Repair, Recovery, and Restore
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/techinfo/reskit/samplechapters/fndc/fndc_rec_uctu.asp

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| How do I make a backup of a registry file that I intend to
| modify. And if I need to retrieve it later, where will it
| be located. How will I go about putting it back in place?
|
| Thank you in advance
 
Use REGEDIT find the key you want to edit. Under the
Registry menu, export registry file, if you want to put it
back you go to where you saved it and just double click on
it and it will be restored or you can do an import
registry file.
 
stenn61 said:
Use REGEDIT find the key you want to edit. Under the
Registry menu, export registry file, if you want to put it
back you go to where you saved it and just double click on
it and it will be restored or you can do an import
registry file.
Click to expand...

Note however this this technique works only for individual keys and
branches. You can export an entire hive, but you cannot successfully
re-import it. Furthermore, importing a saved key will restore the values
present prior to the save, but will not delete new keys or values added
after the save.
 
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