Registry backup -- Windows 98 ...
In Windows 98, under System Tools / Information, clicking Tools / Registry checker gives one the opportunity to create a new (fresh) registry backup. (It asks after checking the registry) This part is clear enough, but what do we do when we need to restore from backups made this way?
These backups are stored in a few files in a hidden directory \Windows\SYSBCKUP. The (5) backups are in files RB000.CAB through RB005.CAB and since these are cabinet files, the data must be extracted first. Check the dates the files were made so you get the freshest.
Extracting from cabinet files can be easy or difficult. Clicking on a .CAB file with Explorer takes you through the process easily. If Windows won't boot, you'll need to use the DOS EXTRACT command. This does the same work, but you'll need to do each step manually (Extract, Set Attributes, Copy/Move, Re-Set Attributes, Garbage clean-up)
So, we can see that Windows 98 makes the backup easier but the restore a bit more challenging.
Cheers, PW. |
