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registry backup 1.4.3 won't backup system32\config\* files
c7f161b:
hello!
my first post here, please have mercy on me if it was answered already, my search abilities might be greatly reduced by my frustration (I've been fighting with random windows 7 problems for several days)
my question is, why won't registry backup 1.4.3 (portable) back the system32\config\* files up?
instead of many words, just have a look:
it only backs up the user files for some reason.
I've watched your video and clearly saw that the files from system32\config were backed up as well..
could you please help?
Shane:
I see the problem.
Look at my attached picture. The system32/config files show up under the computer name in the list. For some reason the program isnt able to pull your computer info. So it isnt in the right spot in the list so it is skipped.
The program uses WMI to pull some of the system info. Have you tried running my repair WMI tool?
Shane
c7f161b:
hello Shane, thanks for quick reply!
I've just ran the WMI repair tool, but to no avail, unfortunately...
I thought it might have something to do with WMI 3.0 update which was installed by windows update yesterday,
I uninstalled the update, ran the repair tool again, but no. Still the backup won't pick the system32\config up....
In the log there are mentions of "invalid global switch":
--- Code: ---Starting Repairs...
Start (15.12.2012 23:44:52)
Repair WMI
Start (15.12.2012 23:44:52)
Step 01/03 - Deleting WMI Repository...
Step 02/03 - Rebuilding WMI Repository...
Step 03/03 - Registering WMI...
Invalid Global Switch.
Invalid Global Switch.
Done (15.12.2012 23:46:15)
Cleaning up empty logs...
All Selected Repairs Done.
Done (15.12.2012 23:46:15)
Total Repair Time: 00:01:23
...YOU MUST RESTART YOUR SYSTEM...
--- End code ---
The problems I mentioned started after I resurrected my windows by copying the SOFTWARE file from \system32\config\regbackup using a recovery disc (system wouldn't boot because I thoughlessly installed and then removed a touchpad driver via Revo Uninstaller - a lesson to learn, btw...)
They include this very glitch and others, among which is SFC check stopping at 56% and telling it could not recover some system file...
Seems like I finally screwed up my system, and complete reinstall is imminent (which is the worst option due to a LOT of software to reinstall along with it)
Shane:
Have you tried doing a repair install before you do a fresh install?
90% of the time that will fix you up. Windows reinstalls itself while keeping all your programs and settings :wink:
Shane
c7f161b:
Shane! :shocked:
yes, I did a repair install, which did not improve the situation...
but I think I've nailed it :cheesy:
have a try: rename your computer in system properties > computer name > change...
to computer
will you get the same result as me?
I've just got the backup working by simply renaming my computer from computer to something else!
p.s. the new 1.5 behaves the same way!
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