From time to time we suggest you do some registry hacks either to fix Windows errors or to speed up your operating system system. And every time we ask you to take a backup of the registry first, for your safety.
[Update Jan 2024]
But let's see for those who do not know how you can easily and quickly save on your computer or anywhere else a copy of registry.
First of all, you should know that the registry is a database that contains all the configuration options and settings for the Windows operating system. If you are infected by a virus, the registry is usually the first to infect. Therefore, except when we intentionally tease him, it is good to have a copy of it for security reasons.
It is also good to "clean" the registry from old and useless ones at some point information ώστε τα Windows να γίνουν πιο γρήγορα. Ο καθαρισμός των άχρηστων καταχωρήσεων προγραμμάτων που έχουν αφαιρεθεί, μπορεί να γίνει το γνωστό πρόγραμμα CCleaner, άλλα και με άλλα αντίστοιχα προγράμματα.
So let's create a copy of the Registry:
step 1 : Press Win + R keys simultaneously
step 2 : Type regedit in the run window that will appear and then press the OK key
step 3 : If you are asked to “allow this app to make changes to your computer” say Yes.
step 4 : The registry window will appear. In the left column highlight the name “Computer” and then at the top of the menu go to File -> Export….
step 5 : The window will appear choiceς θέσης αποθήκευσης του αντιγράφου ασφαλείας. Τσεκάρετε ότι είναι επιλεγμένο το “Όλοι” στο πλαίσιο “Εύρος εξαγωγής” (αν δεν είναι επιλέξτε το) και δώστε σε ποια θέση θα αποθηκεύσει το αντίγραφο ασφαλείας. Μπορείτε επίσης να επιλέξετε να ονομάσετε το archive as you wish.
step 6 : Press the Save button.
Now you have a backup of your registry. Remember to keep it in a safe place.
In case something goes wrong and you want to restore your registry, just double-click your backup or go to File-> Import… in the registry window and select it from there.
The above guide is applicable for Windows XP, Vista, 7, 10 and 11.