That will work, but not a recommended option for complete registry backup. This method is suitable if you're exporting a specific portion of the registry (certain branch)
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Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell
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What You Should Know About the Sasser Worm and It Variants:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/sasser.asp
try using EXPORT and save it somewhere where you can find it and name it
some worthwhile name like(051804).
It's not installed by default in XP Home. See this MS-KB article.
HOW TO: Install Backup from the CD-ROM in Windows XP Home Edition:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=302894
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Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell
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What You Should Know About the Sasser Worm and It Variants:
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While working on a antivirus problem, Norton suggests I
backup the system registry by going to
Start>Programs>Accessories>System Tools>Backup. However
when I do this "Backup" isn't among the choices. I'm
using XP-Home Edition. How can I backup the registry?
