How to Import Windows Registry Files

Windows Registry settings can be imported from a previously exported file. This procedure describes the import function in regedit, the Windows Registry Editor, in Windows 95 and Windows 98.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Microsoft Windows

1. Click the Start menu and click Run.

2. Type "regedit" and click OK.

3. Click Registry in the Registry Editor toolbar.

4. Click Import Registry File.

5. Browse to the directory containing the file (with .reg extension) and select the file.

6. Click OK to import the registry file.

Tips & Warnings

• Use the export and import functions of the Windows Registry to transfer registry settings to one or more computers - you don't have to worry about making mistakes in copying the codes.
• Import a registry file without opening regedit by double-clicking the file name.
• Back up the current registry file before importing the new file, in case the new file does not work well with your Windows settings.

[ashishkhade]

on 12/9/2006 what is the uses of registry importing and exporting? Please mension practical uses or scenarios.