How to backup the registry?

Question

I visited the symantec website to try to get rid of the w32.beagle virus. After disabling the system restore, I tried to backup the registery as per their instructions. They said to do the following:

click Start>Programs>Accessories>System Tools>Backup

Well, there is no option for backup on my system tools. Where do I find it on XP?

(Symantecs directions are for NT/2000/XP - but they do not work!)

Answer

This question was answered on March 4, 2004. Much of the information contained herein may have changed since posting.

Microsoft's website explains what you need to do in order to backup the registry, please visit the following url: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;320820

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Posted by Student of Katharine Gibbs School - New York on March 4, 2004