How Do I Copy the Registry in Windows 7?
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How do I make a copy of my registry?

Back up the registry manually

In Registry Editor, locate and click the registry key or subkey that you want to back up. Click File > Export. In the Export Registry File dialog box, select the location to which you want to save the backup copy, and then type a name for the backup file in the File name field. Click Save.

Where is registry in Windows 7?

On Windows 10 and Windows 7, the system-wide registry settings are stored in files under C:WindowsSystem32Config , while each Windows user account has its own NTUSER. dat file containing its user-specific keys in its C:WindowsUsersName directory. You can’t edit these files directly.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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