Backup utility for Home Edition is not included by default. It must be installed manually. Go to \VALUEADD\MSFT\NTBACKUP and double-click the Ntbackup.msi.
1. Insert Windows installation CD. 2. Double-click the Ntbackup.msi file in the following location to start a wizard that installs Backup: CD drive:\VALUEADD\MSFT\NTBACKUP
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It's more convenient and safer that you use an external HDD and always keep important files saved as they are created, in folders.
Yes its very necessary to backup first before editing registry. You can also use a system utility software RegInOut.
you cant the computer has to read it before it can start
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Use Ntbackup.exe - Backing up the My documents and settings locations.Open Windows XP BackupWindows XP includes its own backup program, although you may need to do some digging to find it. You can also take your pick of third-party programs that add bells and whistles you won't find in the basic Windows XP Backup utility.If you use Windows XP Professional, the Windows Backup utility (Ntbackup.exe) should be ready for use. If you use Windows XP Home Edition, you'll need to follow these steps to install the utility:1.Insert your Windows XP CD into the drive and, if necessary, double-click the CD icon in My Computer.2.On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform Additional Tasks.3.Click Browse this CD.4.In Windows Explorer, double-click the ValueAdd folder, then Msft, and then Ntbackup.5.Double-click Ntbackup.msi to install the Backup utility.By default, the Backup utility uses a wizard that makes the process straightforward. To start Backup:1.Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click Backup to start the wizard.2.Click Next to skip past the opening page, choose Back up files and settings from the second page, and then click Next. You should see the page shown in Figure 1, which represents your first decision point.You might be tempted to back-up All information on your computer so that you can back up every bit of data. Think twice before choosing this option, however. If you've installed a slew of software, your backup could add up to many gigabytes. For most people, the My documents and settings option is a better choice. This selection preserves your data files (including e-mail messages and address books) and the personal settings stored in the Windows Registry.If several people use your computer-as might be the case on a shared family PC-select Everyone's documents and settings. This option backs up personal files and preferences for every user with an account on the computer.If you know that you have data files stored outside your profile, click Let me choose what to back up. This option takes you to the Items to Back Up page.
Depending on the problem and if you do not want to reinstall the OS(remember backup) you can either restore Windows to a prior date before the problem or boot with a Windows 7 DVD and try a repair. You can also access prompt from the DVD and run diskcheck and bootrec commands. Do research before using commands.
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.
Read through everything before continuing. ------------------------------------------------------- This really depends on a couple of things. The first question I have to ask is on the subject of the type of computer you own - if it's a laptop, then transferring information to a second internal hard drive will most likely be impossible due to space restrictions. For both desktops and laptops, external hard drives can offer a simple solution to this problem, and external hard drive enclosures for your existing hard drive can be bought fairly cheaply. Whether you use an internal or external solution, it is essential to clone your drive. Once your new drive is hooked up, attempt to create a backup using the Windows backup utility (select everything). In Vista and Windows 7, just click the "backup and restore center" option, and select every drive. Under other operating systems, you will need to explore your operating system's backup options yourself or on the internet, or use a separate commercial or free utility. When it asks you for a location, choose your new drive. Once the backup is complete, use the restore options on your Vista or Windows 7 installation disks. If your new drive is external, replace your old drive with it before doing this. If you do not have an installation disk, you can use the "create a system repair disk" option under "backup and restore".
If you are upgrading from an older version of Windows as in 7 or 8 you should lose nothing. If you are clearing off your current OS and installing Windows 10 by yourself then you will lose everything as your files are saved in the Windows "Files Explore". It is recommended to make a backup before doing a clear wipe.
If you've deleted your Windows 8 program files by mistake, you can do a recovery and put it back to factory settings. Make sure you backup your files before doing so.