Backing+Up+the+Windows+XP+2000+2003+Registry

Backing Up the Windows XP/2000/2003 Registry

1. Click on Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools and then click on Backup. If you do not see the Backup utility, you will need to install it using your XP or 2003 CD. 2. When the program launches, if you are not in the wizard, select the Backup Wizard Option. 3. When the Wizard opens, press the Next button. 4. Select Only back up the System State Data. Keep pressing the Next button until you see Finish. 5. Press the Finish button to start the Registry backup. 6. When it is completed, you will see a report of the backup. You can then press the Close button and exit the program. Restoring the Windows XP/2000/2003 Registry Option 1: 1. Click on Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools and then click on Backup. If you do not see the Backup utility, you will need to install it using your XP or 2003 CD. 2. When the program launches, if you are not in the wizard, select the Backup Wizard Option. 3. When the Wizard opens, press the Next button. 4. This screen will list all the known backups that were done previously. Select the System State backup that you would like restored. 5. Press the Next button and then the Finish button. 6. When it is completed, you will see a report of the restore. You can then press the Close button and exit the program. Option 2 (Only for XP and 2003): 1. Insert your Windows CD into your computer and reboot. 2. When it prompts you to "Press Any Key to Boot from CD," press any key. 3. When the screen appears that gives you the options to :- Setup, Repair or Quit, press R on your keyboard to enter repair mode. 4. At the next screen, select the installation of Windows you would like to work on. For most people, there will only be one option. 5. When prompted, enter your administrator password and press Enter on your keyboard. 6. When you get the prompt, type "cd repair" to enter the directory where a Registry backup is stored. 7. Type the following lines, pressing Enter on your keyboard AFTER each line: copy default c:\windows\system32\config copy sam c:\windows\system32\config copy security c:\windows\system32\config copy software c:\windows\system32\config copy system c:\windows\system32\config NOTE: If it prompts you to overwrite the existing files, select Y for yes. 8. When you are finished, type "exit" and press Enter. 9. Remove your Windows CD and reboot. And there you have it.  