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Yes its very necessary to backup first before editing registry. You can also use a system utility software RegInOut.
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What is the best way to access the registry editor in windows?
go to run and type regedit and also be care full of editing registry , first make a back up of it
What are the functions of registry?
The registry is a database of all configuration and operating information for the operating system. Warning: Editing the registry is considered to be a very dangerous process, and could (if done incorrectly) cause the operating system to fail and the computer to not start. Be very, very careful and follow Microsoft's recommendations for backing up and being able to restore the registry, and also to know exactly what you are doing. This is complicated by the fact that the registry editing tools do not give you a chance to confirm your actions - they happen immediately - so you get no second chances.
What and how do you back up before using a registry cleaner?
For backing up your Windows registry before using a registry cleaner, simple open Run, input "regedit", and your registry will pop up. Click "File", and select "Export", then you can backup your registry file to any location on your computer.But actually you don't have to do that. Most well-designed registry cleaner & optmizer has the function for automatic backup. That backup, is to backup the registry repair. If any problems happen after the registry change, then you can undo the change with the backup.
Should you delete all the files detected by registry cleaner?
Yes but first make sure you've created a back up Here is a list with some of the best downloadable registry cleaners: Perfect Optimizer FIXCLEANER Registrey Winner
When you back up system state the registry is also backed up to folder?
%SystemRoot%\repair\regback
When you back up the system state the registry is also backed up to the what folder?
%SystemRoot%\repair\RegBack
How often does windows backup the registry in xp?
you have to back up it by ur self mostly every week u must clean ur registry
Which registry hive is loaded first during window start up?
System Registry Hive.
What is registry booster?
registry booster is to clean up ur registry
You messed up your registry . though you have its backup in .reg format and you are dual booting your machine with Linux 9.10 is there any way of editing your registry by penetrating through Linux?
First: Linux is not 9.10, it's Ubuntu version Second: The simplest way would probably be to install Wine and use regedit. You should know how to use it since you knew how to mess up :p NO! Wait, you have backup? Then just replace registry file with backup(you should know where it is, since you're the windows user here)
Which version of Windows includes the Registry Checker How often does this utility back up registry?
Windows 98 and makes a daily backup Windows 9x/Me, it automatically backs up the registry each day, and by result it keeps the last five days of backups. In an emergency, you can recover the registry from one of these backups. bottom one submitted by homiarcher
How can you fix the registry errors on your computer?
If you are asking this question, preferably you should not even try to edit your registry! Editing the registry manually can even stall your system if you don't know exactly what to do. In case you want to give a try anyway, here it is: Start > Run > type 'regedit' (Enter)
