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Is there a way to grab the backed up registry out of a restore point and use it to replace the new registry created in an XP re-install?

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I don't think so. Why don't you try it.

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After a reformat and clean installation of Windows XP, any prior restore points from the previous installation cease to exist.


Message edited by badge on 10-22-2009 at 10:31:02 AM
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