How to back up the registry in Windows 11 and 10

Steps written for Windows 11 and Windows 10 (the steps are the same).

1. 1

   Open Registry Editor

   Press Windows key + R, type the command below and select OK. Select Yes when Windows asks for permission.

   regedit

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2. 2

   Select the key

   In the left pane, go to the key your guide will change, or paste its path into the address bar under the menu and press Enter.

3. 3

   Export it

   Select File > Export.

4. 4

   Save the backup

   Under Export range, keep Selected branch to save only that key, or choose All for the whole registry. Pick a folder, type a file name and select Save.

   

5. 5

   Restore it when needed

   In Registry Editor, select File > Import, choose the .reg file and select Open. You can also double-click the file and confirm.