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* '''Quick Backup for Service Techs'''
* '''Quick Backup for Service Techs'''
* '''Minimum Recommended'''
* '''Minimum Recommended'''
* '''Three Step Summary'''
* '''Suitable for Windows 10 and 11'''


See also [[BitLocker]] as you may need to make a backup of security keys prior to these 3 steps below.
See also [[BitLocker]] as you may need to make a backup of security keys prior to these 3 steps below.
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#Run: "recoverydrive" to launch Recovery Drive tool.
#Run: "recoverydrive" to launch Recovery Drive tool.
#Uncheck Back up system files to the recovery drive, select USB drive, click Next, then Create.
#Uncheck Back up system files to the recovery drive, select USB drive, click Next, then Create.
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Latest revision as of 07:47, 2 July 2025

If you are working on a Windows 10/11 machine and there are just three steps you can take to ensure the most critical is backed up before service or during service once a working boot status is achieved.

  • Quick Backup for Service Techs
  • Minimum Recommended
  • Suitable for Windows 10 and 11

See also BitLocker as you may need to make a backup of security keys prior to these 3 steps below.

Back Up Registry

  1. Open Command Prompt as Admin: Win + R, type cmd, press Ctrl + Shift + Enter, click Yes.
  2. Run: reg export HKLM D:\RegistryBackup\HKLM.reg replace D: with USB drive letter, create RegistryBackup folder first).
  3. Repeat for other hives: reg export HKCU D:\RegistryBackup\HKCU.reg, reg export HKCR D:\RegistryBackup\HKCR.reg.
export HKLM D:\RegistryBackup\HKLM.reg

Create System Image Backup

  1. Connect USB drive (NTFS formatted, sufficient space).
  2. Open Control Panel: Press Win + R, type "control" and press Enter.
  3. Navigate: System and Security > Backup and Restore (Windows 7) > Create a system image (left sidebar).
  4. Select USB drive, click Next, confirm drives (C: default), click Start backup.

Create Recovery Drive

  1. Connect USB drive (16GB+ recommended, will be wiped).
  2. Open Command Prompt as Admin.
  3. Run: "recoverydrive" to launch Recovery Drive tool.
  4. Uncheck Back up system files to the recovery drive, select USB drive, click Next, then Create.