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    I installed the latest version of Spybot (1.6.2) on my granddaughter's computer tonight and, during one of the installation steps, was prompted to make a backup of the registry (which I did). Having done the registry backup, I thought that it would be a good time to clean up some registry entries that were left after Network Magic was uninstalled.

    The problem is, I am sure that I deleted two registry entries that did not relate to the uninstalled program. I do feel that I need to restore those entries in case they are critical and now is the best (/only) time to do so. Can someone tell me how to restore the registry to the state it that was backed up by S&D?

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    Hello,

    In order to revert to a registry backup, please run Windows in Safe Mode. (how to run Windows in Safe Mode:
    http://www.computerhope.com/issues/chsafe.htm

    Be sure that hidden files are shown http://www.xtra.co.nz/help/0,,4155-1916458,00.html
    Now execute the following 2 files (maybe it is just one of them): regusers.reg and reglocal.reg in the following folder:

    - Windows 95 or 98: C:\Windows\Aplication Data\Spybot - Search & Destroy\Backups\

    - Windows ME: C:\Windows\All Users\Application Data\Spybot - Search & Destroy\Backups\

    - Windows NT, 2000 or XP: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Spybot - Search & Destroy\Backups\

    Answer "Yes" when prompted to add its contents to the Registry. Then reboot.

    Best regards
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    Thank you so much, SpybotSandra, for getting me started. It seems, though, that nothing is simple.

    In this case, I found that the "How to show hidden files" link in your response was incorrect or was redirected. In either case, I ended up at http://www.telecom.co.nz/help/conten...4-1000,00.html, a telecom help page.

    When I executed regLocal.reg in safe mode, I got the error: "Cannot import {filepath}/regLocal.reg: Error accessing the registry."

    When I executed regUsers.reg in safe mode, I got the error: "Cannot import {filepath}/regUsers.reg: Not all data was successfully written to the registry. Some keys are open by the system or other processes."

    Is this the best we can do or are there other steps that will restore the registry?

    I am sorry that I did not include my system details in the original post. My granddaughter uses Windows XP home as her OS.

    One more thing that, perhaps, you could help me to understand. How can I search this forum and find answers to questions like the one in my original post? When I do a simple keyword search for restore registry, I get myriads of threads containing the word registry or the word restore. Also, I do not see options within advanced search that will return precisely what I intend to query. I am sure I am missing something simple. If I could find answers quickly on my own, I could free you to help others.

    I do appreciate all that you do to help others.

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    Hello,

    Try this one:
    http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...ddenfiles.mspx

    Best regards
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    The new link on showing hidden files works great and the information is correct. I did know how to show hidden files, but what just trying to help you provide the correct link in the future.

    About the other questions?...

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    ragergle,

    Have you tried to Google or Yahoo! that inquiry? Do not have the link but try the Microsoft website for any HELP so you can get to the specific O/S you have and that will be directly from the HORSES mouth.

    Thank you for reading this not too helpful posted toaster,
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    Quote Originally Posted by LoneLurker View Post
    ragergle,

    Have you tried to Google or Yahoo! that inquiry? Do not have the link but try the Microsoft website for any HELP so you can get to the specific O/S you have and that will be directly from the HORSES mouth.

    Thank you for reading this not too helpful posted toaster,
    Yes, I can find information on how to make and restore registry backups outside of this forum. My original question should really have been: Where did Spybot S&D store the backup. The answer can be found by searching this forum, but I am search-handicapped.

    My more general goal is to learn the answers to my questions quickly on my own. Perhaps you know how to search the forum?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ragergle View Post
    Yes, I can find information on how to make and restore registry backups outside of this forum. My original question should really have been: Where did Spybot S&D store the backup. The answer can be found by searching this forum, but I am search-handicapped.

    My more general goal is to learn the answers to my questions quickly on my own. Perhaps you know how to search the forum?
    ragergle,

    I do not do much searching on any of these forums, you may try to use the double quotation marks ("registry restore") around your request for more specific information, that works on other search engines to make the listings a little more to what you are needing. Not sure if that works in their search engine but is worth a TRY, I am just a HEAD LONG charger to solve mine own problems that usually create for meself. Also do like the ENGLISH LANGUAGE for rewordings and goofy messages, because; that is just what I am, GOOFY!! NO I do not work for Disney.

    Hope this may give you some satisfaction and thank you for reading mine bloater,
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    Quotes give the same results: The search is still for the logical expression: "restore" .or. "registry". (I tried that search entry for my second try.)

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    Hi all--
    I did find an additional search option. In the black bar above, you will find a link labeled support. Click on this and you have another full-text search option which gives different results. This seems to use much the same logic as the forum search window.

    If anyone knows how to precisely target a multi-word phrase within this forum, please post.
    Thank you.

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