To back-up the entire registry, do the following:
1. Click on Start – > Run
2. Type regedit
3. In the left hand pane, single click on Computer
4. Click on File – > Export
5. A dialogue box will open. Name the file (I typically use the format PCName.Registry.Date.reg). Make certain that it has a .reg extension
6. Make certain that, in the lower left corner of the dialogue box, where it says Export Range, the radio button “All” is checked.
7. I suggest saving the file to a location that is NOT on this computer.
8. It might take a bit of time to finish the operation. When done, you will have the new file that you just created. To restore the registry simply copy that file to this computer and double-click on the file that you just created.
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