Windows-Easy

Make a backup copy of your Windows XP Registry

In this tip, I will show you the correct way to perform a backup of your Windows Registry so that you can safely restore your systems registry files in the event something goes wrong.
Go to Start>> Run. Type in: regedit [Enter] or click OK.
Once in the Registry Editor, choose File from the toolbar.
Select Export
In the resulting Export Registry File window (click image below), locate the “Save in:” selection menu. Choose a location for this file that will be easily found if needed.
Name the file whatever you would like (I use the days date) in the “File name:” text box.
At the bottom of the window you will see the Export Range category. Tick the “All” selection.
Click the Save button.