Windows 7 Registry backup

[Peterr]

Hello
Do you find this to be comparable to ERUNT but for Win 7?

Tweaking.com - Registry Backup v0.9.0 Beta is ready for testing
Tweaking.com - Registry Backup is a free backup tool that will use the Windows Volume Shadow Copy Service to backup yourhttp://windows7forums.com/#.

Microsoft recommends using the Volume Shadow Copy to backup up the registry. This grabs a complete backup of the registry hives as they are. Some other registry backup programs use the Windows API RegSaveKey instead.

RegSaveKey function

Quote From Microsoft:
"http://windows7forums.com/#that back up or restore system state includinghttp://windows7forums.com/# and registry hives should use the Volume Shadow Copy Service instead of the registry functions."

"Using RegSaveKey together with RegRestoreKey to copy subtrees in the registry is not recommended. This method does not trigger notifications and can invalidate handles used by other applications."


By using the Volume Shadow Copy instead of the RegSaveKey API this registry backup program is safer to use.

More information on the program will come as the beta gets a good testing from users.
I will have help files, f.a.q and how to videos done with the final release.

If you wish to help beta test feel free to give it a try.

The backup process is extremely safe as it isn't touching any of your system files. It is reading from the volume copy service only.

If you encounter any bugs or have any feedback to make the program better just post in the forums.

Registry Backup

Shane

 

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The tool you mentioned, Tweaking.com - Registry Backup, is a free backup tool designed to utilize the Windows Volume Shadow Copy Service to back up your registry in Windows 7. This tool is recommended by Microsoft over other methods like using the RegSaveKey function. Here are some key points regarding Tweaking.com - Registry Backup and its comparison to ERUNT:

• Volume Shadow Copy Service: Tweaking.com - Registry Backup uses the Volume Shadow Copy Service for backup, as recommended by Microsoft. This service provides a complete backup of the registry hives as they are, ensuring a safer backup process.
• Safety: By leveraging the Volume Shadow Copy instead of the RegSaveKey API, this registry backup tool ensures a safer backup process without directly touching system files.
• Usage Recommendations: Microsoft advises against using RegSaveKey together with RegRestoreKey for copying subtrees in the registry, as it can lead to issues like not triggering notifications and invalidating handles used by other applications. If you are interested in beta testing this tool or providing feedback, you can visit the http://www.tweaking.com/content/page/registry_backup.html page for more information and updates. It's important to note that both ERUNT and Tweaking.com - Registry Backup serve the purpose of backing up the registry in Windows; however, Tweaking.com's tool focuses on utilizing the Volume Shadow Copy Service for a safer backup process. If you decide to test this tool, your feedback on its performance and any encountered bugs can help in further refining the program.