How to Create a Regedit

"Regedit" is the term used in Windows Search and the "Run" tool to access the Windows Registry Editor. With the Registry Editor, administrative users are able to change specific settings related to the computer, users, installed programs, and system utilities. Before changes are made to a computer's Registry however, it is important that its current state is backed up. Creating a Regedit backup can prevent your computer from experiencing problems if there is a problem with any changes you make.

Instructions

1. Go to the Start menu, click "Run," type "Regedit" into the search box, and then click "OK." Alternatively, in Windows 7 and Vista "Regedit" can be typed in the search box within the Start menu. The Windows Registry Editor dialog box will now open up onscreen.

2. Click on the "File" menu and select the "Export" option. The Export Registry File dialog box will now open up onscreen.

3. Select "All" in the "Export range" section, type a file name for the backup, and then navigate to the desired location for the backup file to be placed and click "Save." Your Regedit backup file will now be created in the selected location.

References

• Microsoft: Back up the Registry