Windows - Backing Up the Registry
| Potential for data loss | CAUTION: Please make sure your important data is backed-up to Bucky Backup or an external storage device (such as a CD, DVD, or external hard drive) before attempting this procedure. DoIT assumes no liability for data loss that occurs as a result of this procedure. |
Windows 7, 8, and Vista
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Press Start to open the Windows Start menu.
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Type regedit, and click on the program named regedit.exe. Note: For Windows 8 type regedit from the Metro screen, and hit Enter.
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In the Registry Editor, make sure that Computer is selected.
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Click File to open the drop-down menu, and then select Export...
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Set a File name for your file, and change the Export range to All.
- Click Save.
Windows XP
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Click Start to open the Start menu.
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Then select Run...
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In the Open text box, type regedit; then press Enter.
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Click OK.
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In the Registry Editor, make sure that My Computer is selected.
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Click File to open the drop-down menu, and select Export...
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Set a File name for your file, and change the Export range to All.
- Click Save.
Windows 10
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Press Start to open the Start menu.
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Type regedit, and click on the result named regedit.exe. Note: For Windows 8 type regedit from the Metro screen, and hit Enter.
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In the Registry Editor, make sure that Computer is selected.
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Click File to open the drop-down menu, and select Export...
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Set a File name for your file, and change the Export range to All.
- Click Save.