How to backup and restore the registry on Windows 2008 server

Please refer to the following steps to backup and restore the registry on Windows 2008 server: Before making any changes in the registry, please make sure to take the backup of the registry. Backup the registry: 1. From the windows server, click Start >> Run >> Type regedit to open Registry Editor. 2. Click Computer in the Registry Editor. 3. Click File from the Registry Editor >> Export. 4. Enter the file name to save the backup file in appropriate location.  5. Click Save button.  Restore the registry: 1. From the Registry Editor, click File >> Import. 2. Locate the registry backup where you have stored and click "Open" 3. Restart the Windows server to use the restored registry.