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Backing Up and Restoring the Registry

 First type regedit in the run Box to access the registry

The Backup Process

Backing up the registry is simple. When you've decided what file type for the backup and whether you want to back up an individual key or the entire registry. In the left hand part of regedit, select the key to be backed up, right click and select Export to open the Export Registry File Property Sheet. Then assign the backup a filename and select the type of  backup file you want. To be safe, it certainly wouldn't hurt to make a backup in both Registry Hive Files and Registration Files formats.

There are two notes you should be aware of when backing up using specific files.

If My Computer is selected in the left pane of regedit, you may select Registration Files as the backup file format but this is not the recommended method for a complete registry backup.

Backing Up Keys

In the left hand pane, right click on key (root or sub-key) you want to back up, click Export, make the backup a name and select the type of  file you want. To be safe, it won't hurt to make a backup in both Registry Hive Files and Registration Files formats.

Backing Up the System

Backing up the System the registry, the COM+ Class Registration Database, and boot files. Windows XP comes with Backup Utility accessible via [Start] [All Programs] [Accessories] [System Tools] [Backup]. In the Advanced Backup Wizard there is a setting to back up the System State either to one of the hard drives or a different media of your choosing. If the registry does become corrupt, the System State backup is used to restore the system.

Note: Backup Utility is not installed by default in Windows XP Home Edition but is included on the CD in the Value Added folder. It can be installed and used to back up the System State as described above.

System Restore

This is the opening screen for System Restore, accessible by clicking Start/All Programs/Accessories/System Tools/System Restore. Choose from the options on the right whether you want to restore your computer to an earlier time or create a new restore point for future use.

If you have chosen to restore to a previously established restore point the screen above will open. The calendar on the left will have dates in bold. Selecting a day will show the restore points available for that date in the breakout to the right of the calendar. Select the restore point you want and click Next.

When you choose a new restore point rather than go back to a previous restore point the screen above will open. Simply type in a name for the restore point in the data entry box. Be descriptive in your naming to make it easier when you come back to do a restore. Click Create and begin.

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