Either way, you were proactive and backed up the registry just in case something happened.
Now you’re being rewarded for thinking ahead!
There’s more on this at the bottom of the page.
Time Required:Restoring previously backed up registry data in Windows usually only takes a few minutes.
Having trouble locating the backup file?
Assuming you actually did export some data from the registry, look for a file ending in theREG fileextension.
Check your Desktop or Documents, and in theroot folderof your C: drive.
If you still can’t find it, try searching for*.regfiles withEverything.
Double-click or double-tap the REG file to open it.
ChooseYeson the message prompt.
You’re welcome to delete this file if you don’t need it anymore.
Alternative Registry Restore Method
Go toFile>Import.
Locate the REG file you want to restore to the registry and then chooseOpen.
Continue with Step 4 in the instructions above.
When you restore the REG file,Value Awill not change.
If you backed up justonekey that contains justonevalue, then that’s the only thing the REG file understands.
Its only purpose is to import that same key and value.
