Backup Processes Using Windows XP Tools
Make a Restore Point
- Go to Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools - System Restore
- Select "Create A Restore Point." MAKE SURE YOU DO NOT SELECT RESTORE!
- Enter a restore point description. Example (using date code+): 2008072901
- done!
Export Copy of the Registry
- Go to Start, Run - the "Run" dialog box will appear
- Type in "regedit" and click OK
- Make sure you are at the root of the registry hive list. Do this by pressing the HOME key so that you see "My Computer" highlighted in the list.
- With "My Computer" highlighted in the registry hive, press the left arrow key once to close the tree.
- From the Registry Editor menu choose File, Export
- Navigate to the place were you wish to save your registry backup
- Enter a filename for your registry backup. Example (using date code+): 2008072901
- Be patient, this may take 30 seconds to a minute.
- done! close registry editor
Typical registry file backup size 50mb to 100mb