windows restore registry - How to Backup and Restore the Registry in Windows 7 and Vista

How to Backup and Restore the Registry in Windows 7 and Vista

Restore a REG File to the Registry in Windows
NOTE: Any new keys and values added to the registry not included in the .reg file at the date it was created will not be affected.

1. Merge from the REG File

A) Right click on the backup .reg file and click on Merge. (See screenshot below)

B) Click on Yes and Yes to approve the merge.

C) Go to step 3.

OR

2. Import from Regedit

A) Open the Start menu and type regedit in the search line, then press Enter. (See screenshot below)

B) If prompted by UAC, click on Yes to approve.

C) Click on File on the menu bar, then click on Import. (See screenshot below)

D) Navigate to where you saved the backup .reg file and select it, then click on the Save button. (See screenshot below)

E) You will now see the import progress window. (See screenshot below)

3. Click on OK.

   Tip

If you get the error below, then you will need to do a system restore instead since the keys are in use.