How to backup the Windows XP registry, boot files and other system files如何备份Windows XP注册表，启动文件和其他系统文件

In preparation for a serious of tips/tricks that involve editing the Windows XP registry, here’sa tutorial that explains how to back up the registry (and other system files).在筹备一个严重的提示/技巧，涉及修改Windows XP的注册表，下面教程说明如何备份注册表（和其他的系统文件） 。

1. Start by clicking the Start button and selecting All Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools and finally Backup .开始按一下开始按钮，选择所有程序 -> “附件- >”系统工具和最终备份。
2. When the Backup wizard launches, click Advanced Mode当启动备份向导，单击高级模式

   
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3. Select the Backup tab and place a check in the box labeled System State .选择备份标签，并建立一个检查框系统的国家。 Click the Browse… button. 点击浏览...按钮 。


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4. If an “Insert Disk” window pops up, just click Cancel如果一个“插入磁盘”窗口弹出，只要按一下取消



5. Select a location to save your backup, and enter a name for the file.选择一个位置保存备份，并输入档案的名称。 Click the Save button. 点击保存按钮。


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6. Click the Start Backup button.点击开始备份按钮。



7. Depending on how many files are being backed up, this can take a few minutes.根据有多少文件备份，这可能需要几分钟的时间。 The longer you’ve had XP installed (or the more programs you’ve installed), the longer it can take.较长您在XP安装（或多个程序已安装）的时间越长，可以采取。



8. When it’s done, click the Close button.当它完成时，按一下关闭按钮。



9. Find your newly created backup file.寻找您的新创建的备份文件。 Right-click the file and select Properties .右键单击该文件并选择属性。



10. Notice that it’s probably rather large.请注意，这可能相当大。 At this point might want to back the file up on a CD-R or DVD-R, rather than have it take up space on your hard drive.在这一点上可能要备份的文件上的CD - R或DVD - R ，而不是它占用的硬盘空间。