How to use the command 'reg restore' (with examples)

The reg restore command is used to restore a specified key and its values from a backup file in Windows. It is particularly useful when you want to overwrite a key with data from a backup file.

Use case 1: Overwrite a specified key with data from a backup file

Code:

reg restore key_name path\to\file

Motivation:

In certain situations, you may want to revert changes made to a key within the Windows Registry and restore it to a previous state. This can be helpful if you have accidentally modified or deleted important registry values and need to recover them.

Explanation:

• key_name: Specifies the key in the registry that you want to restore.
• path\to\file: Specifies the path to the backup file that contains the registry key and its values.

Example output:

The operation completed successfully.

Conclusion:

The reg restore command can be a lifesaver when you need to restore a key and its values from a backup file. By overwriting a specified key, you can easily recover important registry values that have been modified or deleted.