Playing with Windows Registry - Part 2

Well, in the previous article, we've discussed about the basic of Windows Registry, like what it is, and its components. Now in this article, we'll focus on how to make a backup of it so that when we make damage it, the previous working state can be restored.

PART II
Making Backup of Windows Registry

As I said before, Windows Registry is very important for Windows, damaging it means damaging the Windows itself. So if you want to edit and make some changes to it, it'd be very wise to make a backup first. That action will help you to restore your computer to the previous settings incase you make mistakes in editing it.

There are so many methods you could use to backup the registry. Those methods are:

1. Using the Registry Editor itself.
You can do it by using the export menu in Registry Editor. To do it, go to registry editor, select the keys/ parts you want to backup. (You can select one or more folders to make multiple selections - You can also select the whole registry by selecting "my computer" in the left window.) Then go to File - Export. You will have to define where your backup data will be saved. To restore your backup, just simply double click (run) the file you created before. This new file will have .reg extension with it. This method is good and reliable because your backup data won't have any change unless you change it.

2. Using System Restore
Another way to make a backup of Windows Registry is by using System Restore in Windows itself. You can access this by doing this thing: go to start menu - run. Then type %SystemRoot%--system32--restore--rstrui.exe ( Change the " -- "sign into slash sign by holding down alt+num9+num2 ). A new window will appear and that window is the System Restore window. To make a backup, click on the second option (Create a Restore Point), and then follow the instructions stated in that window. And to restore it just click on the first option, then follow the instructions again. This method isn't really reliable because the backup data will be overwritten every time you make another restore point, especially if the restore point is way too old.