However, many users discover that the files in the RegBack folder are or simply don't exist. This effectively renders the manual restoration command ( copy * .. ) useless. The "Feature," Not a Bug: Why RegBack is Empty
He opened an elevated command prompt, navigated to C:\Windows\System32\config , and typed:
Windows no longer automatically backs up the system registry to the RegBack folder.
Windows will now automatically back up your registry to the RegBack folder during idle maintenance windows, creating a reliable fallback option for future troubleshooting.
If the RegBack folder is empty and none of the command-line repairs work, your registry hives are likely permanently destroyed. Your best option to save the computer without erasing your personal data is a system reset. Go back to on the Advanced Startup screen. Click Reset this PC . Select Keep my files . Choose Local reinstall or Cloud download .
Utilize tools like Macrium Reflect or Veeam to create full system images.
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However, many users discover that the files in the RegBack folder are or simply don't exist. This effectively renders the manual restoration command ( copy * .. ) useless. The "Feature," Not a Bug: Why RegBack is Empty
He opened an elevated command prompt, navigated to C:\Windows\System32\config , and typed:
Windows no longer automatically backs up the system registry to the RegBack folder.
Windows will now automatically back up your registry to the RegBack folder during idle maintenance windows, creating a reliable fallback option for future troubleshooting.
If the RegBack folder is empty and none of the command-line repairs work, your registry hives are likely permanently destroyed. Your best option to save the computer without erasing your personal data is a system reset. Go back to on the Advanced Startup screen. Click Reset this PC . Select Keep my files . Choose Local reinstall or Cloud download .
Utilize tools like Macrium Reflect or Veeam to create full system images.
