The Windows Registry is an important part of the Microsoft Windows operating system. It’s a database that stores settings and options for the operating system and various installed programs. It contains settings for hardware, system components, user settings, and application settings. Whenever changes are made to the system, the registry must be updated accordingly.
However, making changes to the registry can be risky. If done incorrectly, it can cause your system to become unstable or even cause it to crash. Therefore, it’s important to know how to restore the registry after making changes. There are two ways to do this: restoring a registry backup or using System Restore.
Restoring a Registry Backup
The Windows Registry can be backed up using the Registry Editor or using a third-party program. When you make changes to the registry, you should always back up the registry beforehand in case you need to restore it later.
To restore the registry from a backup, open the Registry Editor (press Windows + R then type regedit). From the File menu, select Import and locate the registry backup file on your hard drive. Verify that the path to the registry file is correct, then click Open. The registry will be restored from the backup.
Using System Restore
System Restore is a Windows utility that enables you to return your computer to a previous time, i.e. before you made changes to the Windows Registry. To use System Restore, open the Control Panel from the Start menu, then select “System and Security”. In the left pane, select “System Protection”. Under “Protection Settings”, you will see a list of available system restores. Select one of these points, then click “Restore”.
Once the restore process is complete, any changes made to the Windows Registry will be reversed. However, be aware that System Restore will also undo other changes made since the restore point was created. This includes changes to system settings, installed programs, and any data saved to the computer’s hard drive.
Conclusion
It’s important to know how to restore the Windows Registry after making changes. You can either restore a registry backup or use System Restore. Both methods will undo any changes you made to the registry, but they may also undo other changes made to the system