How to Restore the Registry From a Saved File in XP
- 1). Start the registry editor program in Windows XP by clicking on the "Start" menu and selecting the "Run" option.
- 2). Type "regedit" into the text field and click "OK." The registry editor program will be displayed.
- 3). Select "File" and click on "Import" to open the Import Registry File window.
- 4). Highlight the registry flat file to import and click "OK." Importation of the file may take several minutes. Allow the process to complete. Upon completion, the registry will contain the information in the flat file.
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