If you want the legacy behavior back, Windows 10 includes a registry key to enable automatic backups again for the entire Registry every time your computer restarts successfully. In this guide, you will learn the steps to allow Windows 10 to create backups of the Registry every time your computer starts.

Enable automatic backup for Registry Create manual backup of Registry

Enable automatic backup for Registry

To enable automatic backups of the Registry, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, Windows 10 will create a backup of the entire Registry inside the RegBack folder, and it’ll make a “RegIdleBackup” task in the Task Scheduler to manage future backups. Configuration Manager registry Configuring EnablePeriodicBackup for automatic Registry backups on Windows 10 If the time comes when the computer won’t start because of corruption in one of the registry hives, use this guide to restore the Registry from backup to allow Windows 10 to start correctly.

Create manual backup of Registry

To run the Windows 10 Registry backup manually, use these steps: After you complete the steps, the task will run to create a backup of the entire Registry using five files (Default, Sam, Security, Software, and System), overwriting the previous backup in the RegBack folder. Running RegIdleBackup task on Windows 10 All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.