How to restore registry

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Axe007

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Hi i want to restore my registry fromt the backup file made using S&D but i cant find any options to do this any help would be appreciated.
 
There are two files created as back-ups during installation:
  • regLocal.reg
  • regUsers.reg
The directory they are created in depends on the OS you have as follows:
  • Windows 95 or 98:
    C:\Windows\Application 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
  • Windows Vista:
    C:\ProgramData\Spybot - Search & Destroy\Backups
The two files are exported "REGEDIT4" type files of specific registry keys as follows:
  • regLocal.reg
    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software]
  • regUsers.reg
    [HKEY_USERS]
Personally, I have never heard of anyone using these back-ups. Once you’ve run your system for any period of time they would be outdated and could possibly cause more harm than good to use. I would be extremely cautious about using them.

If you really want to use them (which I suggest you don't):
  • Using Windows Explorer, locate the file(s).
  • Double click on the file.
  • Answer Yes then OK.
 
Axe007:

Why are you trying to restore the registry?

If you have a system that supports System Restore or just using portions of the registry backups may be a better option.
 
md usa spybot fan said:
Axe007:

Why are you trying to restore the registry?

If you have a system that supports System Restore or just using portions of the registry backups may be a better option.
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Im not sure exactly what happened but after removing some spyware i get this error pop ups at startup.

error loading C:\windows\system32\xxxweiok.dll
the specified module could not be found

and

error loading c:\windows\system32\vyrdmvmtf.dll
the specified module could not be found

I might have manually deleted the files from the registry.

btw the restoring the registry from backups didnt work any ideas how to fix this thanks.
 
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