The System Registry is critical to the functioning of the Windows operating system. Before making any changes to the Registry, you should first make a backup of it. Fortunately, it is quite easy to do so.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 5 minutes
Here's How:
- Click Start
- Click Run
- Type REGEDIT
- Click OK
- The Registry Editor dialog box will now appear
- Click File
- Click Export
- Choose the desired directory to save the backup in
- Type in the desired name for the backup file
- Click Save
- Close the Registry by choosing File | Exit
