Registry backup.

[Ben Stevenson]

Sometimes before doing certain things we are told to backup the Registry.
What is the best way of doing it?
And the best way of restoring it when required?
TIA

 

[Jose Francisco]

Greetings,

To backup the Registry please follow these steps below:

1) Start > Run
2) Type in "regedit" (without the quotes)
3) Go on File "Export" and choose your path where you want to save it to.

*This may take some time to backup, leave your pc idle for a few mintues*

You can import a registry file just by following the steps above, you just
have to choose "Import"

Thanks and best of luck!

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi Ben,

Please read:

HOW TO: Back Up, Edit, and Restore the Registry in Windows XP and Windows
Server 2003
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=322756

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

 

[Michael A]

Was wondering about this.. Thanks

Hi Ben,

Please read:

HOW TO: Back Up, Edit, and Restore the Registry in Windows XP and Windows
Server 2003
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=322756

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

 

[Ben Stevenson]

Read the whole thing. Quite daunting for a newuser. Could you make it any
simpler?
Thanks

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi Ben,

No, not really. The registry is a dangerous place, newbie or not, and
working with it should be a last resort.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org