Registry Backup (Regback) is a program that will backup your Windows Registry during bootup. Then if a time comes that you should need a backup of your registry, you should have a least 1.
2.0 - Where are the files stored?
This part is up to you. Forexample if you wanted you registry files put in the root directory of "C" drive then you would create a shortcut that states this:
regback.exe c:\
or if you wanted the files stored in c:\registry then type this:
regback.exe c:\registry\
2.5 - What are the names of the registry files?
The filenames are given a number directly proportional to the last digit of the day. Forexample:
Your created a file on the 27th. The file and the RIF (Registry Information File) are both named "7". The registry file will be 7.reg and the RIF file will be 7.rif
3.0 - How do I get this program to run automatically?
You must create a shortcut to regback.exe in the "Startup" folder. Remember to include your syntax/flags.
4.0 - What are Flags and why do I need them?
Flags let you decide whether you would like the program to do certain things during it's running period.
Forexample:
Registry backup has three flags:
/e - This flag tells the program not to show the RIF output screen and to exit the program automatically.
/h - Use this flag to hide the program while it is backing up the registry. Note: This flag alone will show the RIF output screen.
/? - Displays the HELP screen.
An example of using flags:
regback.exe /e c:\temp\
regback.exe /e /h c:\temp\
regback.exe /h c:\temp\
4.0 - How do I restore a registry file if I need to?
The best way to import a complete replication of the registry is to load up to DOS. With Windows 95/98 you can hit SHIFT+F5 as the computer starts saying "Starting Windows 95".
You may also use a 95/98 Boot disk
Once you are in DOS (not a Dos window), type in this:
Regedit.exe /i filename.reg
- In place of "filename.reg" put the registry file you want to import.
- The flag "/i" stands for import.
5.0 - WARNING!!
If you do not state a directory or flags, the program WILL NOT backup the registry!
If you use flags alone, the program WILL make a copy of the registry to a current directory.
6.0 - About
This program has been created for personal use only. If there is a need for a business use please contact ZyberHawk Productions for permission at ZyberHawk@yahoo.com
Please visit us on the web at: http://members.xoom.com/zhprod/
This exact file is published at: http://members.xoom.com/zhprod/rb-read.txt