Bringing Registry over

[tricky1]

Is it possible to bring my old registry (from Windows ME) into XP i've copied the DESktop My Documents and Program files over, but i need to remove a program and it only has the programs i have since i installed XP i have ME stored Sfaely on another partion. Can anyone help me?

[dx]

I wouldn't recommend trying it tricky1. The Registry's for WinME and XP are far too different. All you have to do is overwrite one wrong registry line and you system is toast.

Better to get your WinXP the ways you like it and back up the registry then with Regedit or a Registry editor. Even better...Ghost your install drive. Ghosting your drive is a better option as it will return everything back to normal. Do a Forum search for Ghost and the world will be your oyster!

[tricky1]

ok i wont try since i've tosated this computer over 10 times (thank god for the restore discs) which makes my mom lose her Address Book and Favorites and pi**es her off.

[dx]

Originally posted by tricky1
ok i wont try since i've tosated this computer over 10 times (thank god for the restore discs) which makes my mom lose her Address Book and Favorites and pi**es her off.

You know that you can manually backup these individual files...right?!

[php]

try this tool on winxp:

%SYSTEMROOT%\system32\usmt\migwiz.exe

[Coaster]

tricky1,

If you are concerned about loosing your Address Book and Favorites suggest that you acquire a copy of e-Backup. e-Backup is a program that’s easily backs up your E-Mail, Address Book and Favorites. For information visit their Web Site at h**p://www.inachis.com

If you look around you can obtain a cracked copy of e-Backup

Regards,
Coaster

[tricky1]

yes i have backed up the favorite sucessfully but not been able to sucessfully back up her address book

[dx]

tricky1...she's using Outlook Express? If so I can post some instructions.

php did post a good point though. This is a good proggie, but for it to be effective you need to be connected via a LAN. Here are some good instructions for how to do it.

h**p://www.mcmcse.com/windows_xp/guides/transfer_wizard.shtml

[tricky1]

the thing about the tool is everything is on the same hard drive.
and yes she is using outlook express.
*feels like an idiot*

[dx]

Don't sweat it bud we all feel like idiots at one time or another.

Yea...I thought I read you correctly (dual boot)...so the solution php posted wont help you. It was nice of him to try though.

Here are instructions on how to backup/restore the Address Book and Mail for Outlook. It's an MS Word Doc. If you need another format, just let me know.

[tricky1]

well now this is a bite in the arse i went to my old partition opened OE 5 and no adresses there and i'm running XP w/ SP1 and OE 6 and no adresses there but the favorites have been preserved anyway it doesnt seem to take my mom long to rebuild her addy book wow look at that this is one sentence cool lets see how long i can..........(goes on to other things)