It is advisable to create a backup copy of the registry every time before installing unfamiliar programs or applications that cause you suspicion. After that, you can always restore the registry files and your system will be fine. The creation of backups can be controlled not only using standard system programs, but also using third-party utilities.
Necessary
- Software:
- - Regedit;
- - Reg Organizer.
Instructions
Step 1
It is quite easy to back up the registry, the most important thing is to follow the sequence of actions. First of all, you need to run the registry editor built into the system - the Regedit program. To do this, click the "Start" menu, start the "Run" program. In the window that opens, enter the regedit command in the empty field.
Step 2
A window (registry editor) will appear in front of you. Click the top menu "File" and select "Export" from the list. In the new window, enter the name of the saved registry data, for example, Save or Backup. In the same window, select the file type - "Reg registry files". In the "Export range" column, select "Entire registry" and click the "Save" button.
Step 3
Now you can safely proceed with the installation of any programs, tk. even after unsuccessful installation, you have the option to export the old registry data. It should be noted that the actions of viruses aimed at changing or deforming the composition of the registry can be restored using these copies.
Step 4
After removing an unnecessary program or a virus that damaged the registry, run the file of the copy of the registry by double-clicking on it with the left mouse button. In the window that appears, you will encounter a question from the system “Do you really want to add information from Save.reg to the registry?”, Click the “Yes” button to restore the previous copy.
Step 5
To create a backup copy of the registry using third-party programs, it is enough to copy a program similar to Regedit, for example, Reg Organizer. In the open program window, click the "File" menu and select the "Export entire registry" item.
Step 6
In the window that appears, enter the file name and type. It is advisable to specify a folder on another partition of the hard disk as the location for saving. sometimes you may encounter such malfunctions in the system, after which it is very difficult to boot it from the system partition.
Step 7
To restore a backup, click the File menu and select Import Data from Registry File. In the dialog box, specify the path to the registry file.
