scanreg/restore

[Dan]

In win98, I used to used the command prompt:
scanreg/ restore to restore my registry to a previous version.
is there a command like this n XP?
and is scanreg/ restore the correct way to enter this command, I haven't done this in awhile and I think it's right but unsure....?

In xp, using system restore will do that. When you select a restore point, the registry is restored to the state of the restore point you select.

[Dan]

Originally Posted by usnavyretired In xp, using system restore will do that. When you select a restore point, the registry is restored to the state of the restore point you select.

thanks usanavyretired-
but I think this system restore service that you mention is run from within windows
I'm looking for a command line to run in dos mode
anyone else know how to do this?

Dan, read the article at this link: http://commandwindows.com/reg.htm

[Dan]

thanks, but again, this article is for editting the registry from within windows.
when I would run scanreg /restore (in windows98) I would press f8 while booting.
from here a command prompt option would be available pre-windows.
scanreg /restore would open a command prompt dialogue for restoring the registry to a previous date.

[EzyStvy]

HOW TO: Start the System Restore Tool from a Command Prompt in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304449

Dan I think you mean DOS prompt not command prompt and I'm not aware of anything like that in XP unless you boot from a cd that has those tools on them. I could be wrong and hopefully another member/guest will have a better answer for you.

[Panama Red]

XP isn't DOS based, Dan, so those old 98/ME commands don't work with XP. Other than the Command Prompt from within XP or using the Recovery Console prior to booting, I agree with usnretired, no dos options.