microsoft.public.win2000.setup () Exporting the entire registry to a *.reg file is not an acceptable means of backup. You can't import the entire registry. If you run Programs|Accessories|System Tools|Backup, then choose ERD, then if you check the box...

size, ~3.5MB Many years ago I screwed the registry on an NT4 machine which, luckily, dual booted NT3.51 so I booted into 3.51 and manually copied the registry backup into placed. AFAICR the .SAV files are the backups (as used when booting Last Known...

Registry backup problem. Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain () Hi, I desire to install SP2 from a CD to XP Pro. I have made the attempt to do so several times. Each time the install process failded to backup certain registry...

Registry backup.. Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers () 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. Archived from...

a backup of my registry. First off, I do not know what a registry is. Second, the backup instructions that are given by Norton are inaccurate for xp. So I was wondering what is the registry and how do I make a backup? The Windows Registry is a database...

mean third party utilities. There are some that will do incremental backups of the registry, so you can restore the registry as far back as you need it. Among the programs that do that are Eazy Backup and Backup Genie. srdiamond On Sun, 04 Apr...

could this be a registry problem as the computer is nearly three years old and the registry has never been edited. I downloaded a free registry cleanup programme but before using this I understand I should make a registry backup. I tried reading up...

Backup Registry. Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support () Using XP Home Edition What is the best way to backup the registry? 1. Using Backup or Restore Wizzard in System Tools OR 2. Start>Run>Regedit>File>Export>Save In...

Debate On Best Backup Of Registry. Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general () Hi To All, Am having a discussion as to which is the best way to backup the Registry. I know that just exporting and importing the Registry does not...

Corrupted registry I have backup copy, please help??!!!. Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.configuration_manage () I accidentally corrupted my windows registry files because instead of hitting "export" registry I hitted "import". After that...