Summary

Any time you open the registry to modify it, the situation can arise where you cannot boot the system because of registry corruption. It is for just such occasions that you should always have a usable backup copy of the registry. Always test the usability of the backup copies you create. The material provided in this chapter contains detailed instructions on backing up Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 registries. It also provides tips on carrying out the emergency recovery of a damaged system.