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Does backing up registry in XP do anything
I don't see where it adds or removes anything in registry after restore
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03-08-2002 11:42 AM
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Explain in detail HOW you do a backup of the XP registry.
If it's any way near how YOU do it in other Windows OS's, you're way of the mark.
Using regedit to export, then import the registry is not a registry backup, but you've been told this many times already without letting it sink in
I'm not looking to argue with you Lobo, just want to clear this up for you once and for all.
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03-08-2002 07:35 PM
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Thats how I did it, export it, how do you do it in XP then
Sorry I did not get back sooner, but 3 month HD went bad, had to get new one
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03-09-2002 11:42 AM
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Why not just use the System Restore in XP? You can define anytime you want, to make a restore point.
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03-09-2002 12:21 PM
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Norm, what is the proper way to back up the registry in XP?
I thought export/import was the proper way, glad nothing ever screwed up on me.
I would've been in deep do-do then.
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03-09-2002 12:40 PM
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I wish I could give you a step by step on how to backup the XP registry, but since i don't have XP installed I can only try to explain the best I can using Win2K. In Win2K the registry involves a few more files than Win98, and I'm a little rusty with 2K as well.
Posibly someone else more involved with 2K can give better help.
In Win98 it was 2 files (user.dat, and system.dat)
In Win2K it is an entire directory.
%systemroot%\system32\config
or c:\winnt\system32\config
I'd use ntbackup if I was going to backup the registry. Start|Run>ntbackup
Go into the help files and do some reading, it's all there.
Also look for info on the ERD (emergency repair disk), it includes the registry.
In the help> 'search tab' type: ERD
To use emergency repair on a system that will not start
You can use the Windows 2000 emergency repair feature to fix problems that may be preventing you from starting your computer. This includes problems with your registry, system files, partition boot sector, and startup environment. However, you may not be able to use the emergency repair process to fix your system unless you have created an Emergency Repair Disk (ERD), which you can create using the Backup utility. If you haven't created an ERD, you can still attempt to use the emergency repair process to fix your computer, but the emergency repair process may not be able to fix your problems.
The following steps provide a general overview of the emergency repair process:
Start your computer from the Windows 2000 Setup disks or the CD
You can start your system using either the Windows 2000 Setup disks or the Windows 2000 CD. However, you can only use the CD to start your computer if your computer hardware and BIOS support this functionality.
Choose the repair option during setup
After your computer starts, the Setup program will start. During Setup you will be asked whether you want to continue installing the Windows 2000 operating system. You must press ENTER to continue. This will start the installation process, which allows you to repair your system. During this process you can choose whether you want to install a fresh version of Windows 2000, or whether you want to repair an existing installation of Windows 2000. To repair a damaged or corrupt system, you should press R. You will then be asked whether you want to repair your system using the Recovery Console or the emergency repair process. You should press R if you want to repair your system using the emergency repair process.
Choose the type of repair
You can choose either the fast repair option, which is the easiest and doesn't require any user interaction, or you can choose the manual repair option, which requires user interaction. The fast repair option will attempt to repair problems related to the registry, system files, the partition boot sector on your boot volume, and your startup environment (if you have a dual-boot or multiple-boot system). The manual repair option lets you choose whether you want to repair system files, partition boot sector problems, or startup environment problems, but it doesn't let you repair problems with your registry. For example, using the manual repair option, you can attempt to repair only your system files if you know your partition boot sector and your startup environment are both intact.
Notes
The manual repair option should only be used by advanced users or administrators.
The fast repair option will use a backup copy of the registry that was created when Setup was first run on your system. If you choose this option, you may lose settings or preferences you have created since Setup was first run.
If you want to manually repair individual registry files or replace your entire registry, you can use the Recovery Console. However, this is recommended for advanced users only.
Start the repair process
To start the repair process, you should have the 1.44 MB ERD that you created in the Backup utility, and the original Windows 2000 installation CD. If you do not have an ERD, the emergency repair process can attempt to locate your Windows 2000 installation and start repairing your system, but it may not be able to do so.
Note
If the emergency repair process can't fix your system, you can try using the Recovery Console or you can try reinstalling Windows 2000. See Related Topics for more information.
Restart your computer
If the emergency repair process was successful, your computer will automatically restart and you should have a working system.
Additional information on the repair process is available. If you are using Windows 2000 Professional, see the Windows 2000 Professional Getting Started online book or the Windows 2000 Professional Getting Started book that came with your Windows 2000 CD. If you are using Windows 2000 Server, see the Disaster Recovery How to section.
Important
The repair process relies on information that is saved in the systemroot\repair folder. You must not change or delete this folder.
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Regedit is a registry editting tool, not a backup utility. When importing a reg file, it mearly merges it with the current registry, so it is similar to importing an address book in Outlook. The old addresses are still there, along with the imported file(s). The address book isn't replaced, it just has the imported files as well as the existing files. Same goes for importing the registry file(s)
A reg file import doesn't contain all the files necessary for restoring the entire registry, all hives, and all user settings etc either.
Hope this makes sense to you guys.
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03-09-2002 03:19 PM
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Thanx, but I am going to make another image to CD RW of drive/partition as the above leaves me dizzy, I need a drink, I need a bottle
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