Back up System State data

To back up System State data

Open Backup
Click the Backup tab, and then in Click to select the check box for any drive, folder, or file that you want to back up click the box next to System State. This will back up the System State data along with any other data you have selected for the current backup operation.

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You must be an administrator or a backup operator to back up files and folders. For more information on permissions or user rights, see Related Topics.
To start Backup, click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click Backup.
You can also use the Backup wizard to back up the System State data by clicking Backup Wizard on the Tools menu.
If you are backing up the System State data to a tape, and the Backup program indicates that there is no unused media available, you may have to use Removable Storage to add your tape to the Backup media pool so Backup can use it. For more information on Removable Storage, see Related Topics.
You can only back up the System State data on a local computer You cannot back up the System State data on a remote computer
When you back up the System State data, a copy of your registry files is also saved in the systemroot/repair/regback folder. If your registry files become corrupt or are accidentally erased, you can use these files to repair your registry without performing a full restore of the System State data. This method of repairing the registry is only recommended for advanced users.