XP HE "Can't import some Registry data"

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In testing Registry Export and Import, I created a REGXXX.reg back up file
and then tried to Import it. It seem to import and then I got an error
message stating: "Cannot import c:\Documents and Settings\my >name\My
Documents\REGXXX.reg: Not all data was successfully written to the registry.
Some keys are open by the system or other processes".
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Does anyone understand why I can not import all of the registry data? I
stopped my programs before running the import. Do I have to bring up XP in
the Safe Mode to Import?

Dale in San Diego
 
Some parts of the registry are always in use by the
system, you can try in safe mode, but I bet you'll get
the same response.
If you're trying to do a full backup and restore of the
registry, the XP Backup utility can do that for you.
 
Thanks Dave, but I thought this is a primary function of Regedit Export and
Import. Since I have XP Home Edition, it does not come with XP Backup. I
was testing the Export and Import functionality to confirm that I can
recover if my REG gets screwed up. What does Microsoft expect one to do
to protect the REG, if we can save/restore all of it? I am beginning to
think that maybe my REG is already damaged and that is why it won't Export
completely. Anyone got any info on this?

Dale in San Diego
 
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