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Historically, Windows automatically backed up the registry hives to the RegBack folder, allowing users to restore them via Command Prompt during a startup failure. However, starting with , Microsoft disabled this feature to reduce the "disk footprint" of the operating system.

If your computer is still functional and you want to ensure you have registry backups for the future, you must manually re-enable the feature through the Windows Registry. How to turn registry backup back on in Windows 10 regback copy not working

While the folder and the scheduled task still exist, they no longer populate with data by default. If you are currently in the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) trying to copy these files to fix a "Blue Screen of Death" (BSOD), and they show as 0 KB, those files cannot be used to repair your system. How to Fix "RegBack Copy Not Working" for Future Use How to turn registry backup back on in