How To Backup Registry Automatically in Windows 11 [5 Steps]

Overview – Backup Registry Automatically

It appears that you keep making changes in your device configuration frequently and at the same time keep it maintained.

That’s why you’d like to back up your Windows registry automatically.

By the end of this article, you will be able to backup registry automatically in Windows 11 with Task Scheduler.

Backup Registry Automatically in Windows 11

Step #1: Search for “Task Scheduler” in Start Menu and run as administrator.

Step #2: Navigate to Task Scheduler library > Microsoft > Registry from the left sidebar. and Double-Click the ‘RegIdleBackup’ option.

Step #3: The RegidleBackup properties panel will appear. Select the ‘Triggers’ option from the top menu and click the ‘New’ button.

Step #4: Choose the desired trigger from the dropdown menu in the ‘New Trigger’ panel.

You can choose the following triggers in the Task Scheduler:

1. On a schedule – You can schedule the task on the daily, monthly, weekly and yearly basis at any particular time.
2. At Log on – When you login from the selected user’s account, the task will be performed automatically.
3. At Startup – The task will be launched at Windows startup.
4. On idle – The task will be performed when the system is lying idle for a specific time.
5. On an event – Schedule the task once a specific event occurs.
6. At task creation/modification – Task will occur once created or modified.
7. On connection to user session – Task will occur when remote computer is connected.
8. On disconnect from user session – Task will occur when remote computer is disconnected.
9. On workstation lock – Task will be performed once the device is locked by the user.
10. On workstation unlock – Task will be performed once the device is unlocked by the user.

Step #5: Once the trigger is set, simply press the ‘OK’ button. Once the registry is auto backed up, it will be stored into the default file path that is C:\Windows\System32\Config\RegBack folder.

FAQs Related to Registry Auto Backup

Where is the registry backup located?

Once the registry is backed up, it will be stored into the default file path that is C:\Windows\System32\Config\RegBack folder in your device.

Does Windows automatically backup the registry?

Yes, Windows backup the registry once in 10 days to save the working version, so it can be restored using the command prompt, DISM, and SFC command if corrupted in the future.

Conclusion

We’ve explained how to backup registry in Windows 11 automatically with the task scheduler.

A corrupted Windows registry can potentially result in boot failures, repair loops, and other functionality issues. A system restore point would be more effective than the standard backup feature in this situation.

If your registry is corrupted and the device is not turning on, then restoring the registry via restore point is recommended.

Finally, Let’s recapitulate the steps to auto back up registry:

1. Open Task Scheduler.
2. Navigate to Task Scheduler library > Microsoft > Registry.
3. Double-Click ‘RegIdleBackup’.
4. Select ‘New’ button.
5. Choose desired ‘Trigger;.
6. Press ‘OK’ button.

Related Articles

Run Storage Sense in Windows 11 – Do you like Automating Maintenance Tasks in your device? Try running storage sense to automate the cleaning of junk files and clearing up the storage.

Pause Updates Permanently (Windows 11) – If you want to speed up Windows, you should know that Windows updates use a lot of RAM, which you may disable.

Windows Manuals – Want to know about the basic to advanced stuff about Windows? You should check our windows guides, covering how-tos, tips and hacks, and detailed, advanced guides.