Windows XP Backup

Backup Processes Using Windows XP Tools

Make a Restore Point

1. Go to Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools - System Restore
2. Select "Create A Restore Point." MAKE SURE YOU DO NOT SELECT RESTORE!
3. Enter a restore point description. Example (using date code+): 2008072901
4. done!

Export Copy of the Registry

1. Go to Start, Run - the "Run" dialog box will appear
2. Type in "regedit" and click OK
3. 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.
4. With "My Computer" highlighted in the registry hive, press the left arrow key once to close the tree.
5. From the Registry Editor menu choose File, Export
6. Navigate to the place were you wish to save your registry backup
7. Enter a filename for your registry backup. Example (using date code+): 2008072901
8. Be patient, this may take 30 seconds to a minute.
9. done! close registry editor

Typical registry file backup size 50mb to 100mb