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reg-export:tldr:c9738

reg-export: Export all sub keys and values of a specific key.
$ reg export ${key_name} ${path\to\file-reg}
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This command is used in the Windows command prompt or PowerShell to export a registry key and its subkeys, values, and data to a specified file.

Here's a breakdown of the command syntax:

  • reg export: This is the command to export the registry key.
  • ${key_name}: This is a placeholder for the name or path of the specific registry key that you want to export. You need to replace ${key_name} with the actual name or path of the key.
  • ${path\to\file-reg}: This is a placeholder for the destination file path where you want to export the registry key. You need to replace ${path\to\file-reg} with the actual file path and filename that you want to use for the exported registry key.

For example, if you want to export the registry key "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Example" to a file named "example.reg" located in the "C:\Exports" directory, the command would be:

reg export HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Example C:\Exports\example.reg

After running this command, the specified registry key and its contents will be exported to the "example.reg" file.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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