How to Make and Restore a Backup of the Windows Registry
Open the Run dialog., Start Registry Editor., In the left pane of Registry Editor, click Computer. , Click File→Export in the menu bar of the Registry Editor window to open the Export Registry File window. , Export a backup of the Registry.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open the Run dialog.
Press ⊞ Win+R simultaneously on your keyboard. -
Step 2: Start Registry Editor.
Type regedit into the Run dialog and click OK.
Click Yes on the User Account Control dialog if it appears. ,,, In the Export Registry File window, type a name next to File name to choose a name for the backup and save it in a safe location by clicking Save. -
Step 3: In the left pane of Registry Editor
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Step 4: click Computer.
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Step 5: Click File→Export in the menu bar of the Registry Editor window to open the Export Registry File window.
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Step 6: Export a backup of the Registry.
Detailed Guide
Press ⊞ Win+R simultaneously on your keyboard.
Type regedit into the Run dialog and click OK.
Click Yes on the User Account Control dialog if it appears. ,,, In the Export Registry File window, type a name next to File name to choose a name for the backup and save it in a safe location by clicking Save.
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