Open up RegEdit, "Export Registry File", and look at the output file. They're fairly straighforward.

Can someone tell me how o write registry files. I know you name the file with a .reg extension. I have some reg hacks for windows xp that I would like to run from one file.

You can convert registry or .REG files to .BAT, .VBS or .AU3 files using portable freeware Reg Converter for Windows 11/10.

Fix Cannot import Registry File. Not all Data was successfully written to the Registry, Some keys are open by the system or other processes.

To accomplish this, Michael put together a REG file to add the File shredder with the text, "Get yo shred on." To create the REG file, just open your favorite text editor, copy and paste the text ...

REG icon on left, TXT icon on right Now save the file, in a convenient location, and name it disableusb.reg. Make sure it’s saved as a REG file, not a TXT file. You can tell by the icon.