Complete Registry can be backed up in couple of ways
1. Using ERUNT Registry Backup utility
2. Using System Restore in XP
3. Using Backup Utility for Windows to Back up 'System state'
This tip explains how to backup registry using ERUNT
1. Download
ERUNT here.
2. Install ERUNT
3. Double click on the ERUNT on the desktop to start ERUNT
4. Click OK in the Welcome screen
5. Select a backup destination of your choice
6. Put a tick on all three options
- System registry
- Current user registry
- Other open user registries
7. Click OK to finish
Your complete registry backup is stored at your selected destination.