Registry Backup: Back Up or Restore Registry

To access:

From the Individual Tools pane, click Enhance Protection and then click Start next to Back Up or Restore Registry.

What it does:

The Back Up or Restore Registry window allows you to back up the Windows registry and restore it if it ever becomes damaged. We recommend that you back up the registry a minimum of every two weeks.

Why use it:

The registry is vital to your computer's ability to run correctly. Regular backups of the registry are recommended in case you ever need to restore its vital settings.

Instructions:

The wizard has several screens to guide you through the process. Click a screen name below for more information:

Select Operation. Select whether you want to back up or restore the registry.

If you are creating a backup, the below two screens run the process:

If you are restoring a backup, the below two screens run the process:

Related tasks:

To have System Mechanic automatically back up the registry every 14 days, enable Automatically back up registry every 14 days on the Automated Tasks pane.