How to transfer the registry files

[desilva]

I am a Windows Xp user. i just bought a new computer with Windows 7 and now i need to transfer my registry files to that computer as i access the same registry key again and again while using the Registry Editor. So could you guys make me know how can i transfer the registry files ?

[SalVatore]

First you need to export Windows Registry to a text file so that it can be transfered to another computer. But to do so you need to work with registry itself.So follow this simple steps:-

1. Open Registry Editor and on the file menu click Export.
2. Now in File name, enter a name for the registry file.
3. Under Export range click All and Click Save.

Thats it. You can now transfer this text to any computer.

[jesse]

To transfer your registry favorites which you use again and again, go through this steps:-

1. Go to Start > Run > Type regedit.exe > Enter.

2. Now locate this folder : HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Applets \ Regedit \ Favorites

3. Now right click on the Favorites key and choose Export and save it as a .reg file.

Now you can transfer the registry to the target computer through USB or a Floppy drive, right-click on the registry and then choose Merge.

Thats it..

[Anand D.]

Back up the current registry file before importing the new file, in case the new file does not work well with your Windows settings.Import a registry file without opening regedit by double-clicking the file name.