Windows 10: Unable to import computer.reg

All folders and programs (except registry editor) are closed. Windows 10 Pro. version 1803
I exported my entire registry, then tried to import it back. Result:
Cannot import C:\Users\jon\Desktop\regedit\RegEditBU\Computer.reg: Not all data was successfully written to the registry. Some keys are open by the system or other processes, or you have insufficient privileges to perform this operation.
(More in privileges later)
So I then exported the five individual HKEY's, and only HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG was successfully imported back, "The keys and values contained in C:\Users\jon\Desktop\regedit\RegEditBU\HKCC.reg have been successfully added to the registry."
I then started playing with HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG\Software\Fonts, changing LogPixels to 61 in the registry editor, exported it, and saw that the resulting .reg file reflected the change. Then in the .reg file I edited the 61 back to 60, and imported it back. The LogPixels was back to its original 60. So, I think I have proper privileges.
I followed the suggestion to perform an in-place repair with the installation disk that I used for the original installation. It was not successful, the only option available was to save NOTHING. Reasoning that there is probably a mismatch between my current installed version and the media version (bootable DVD), I downloaded the current version from MS. Then the in-place repair was successful.
I then exported the entire registry, but importing it back was still unsuccessful. So I exported the five KEYS individually, and only HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG was successfully imported. So I tried the individual directories in HKEY_CURRENT_USER, and here's the result:

HKCUAppEvents.reg OK
HKCUConsole.reg OK
HKCUControlPanel.reg OK
HKCUEnvironment.reg OK
HKCUEUDC.reg OK
HKCUKeyboardLayout.reg OK
HKCUPrinters.reg OK
HKCUSoftware.reg Cannot import Error accessing the registry, then later Cannot import C:\Users\jon\Desktop\regedit\RegEditBU\HKCUSoftware.reg: Not all data was successfully written to the registry. Some keys are open by the system or other processes, or you have insufficient privileges to perform this operation.
HKCUSystem.reg OK
HKCUVolatileEnvironment.reg OK

I'm out of ideas.

:)

 

Import reg file in a batch file

I suggest that, as a first step, you edit the batch file so it captures the errorlevel after the reg import command.

- Something simple such asecho The reg import command result is - %ErrorLevel% will do as long as long as you put it in as the line straight after the reg import command and then put aPause command in as the next line [before restarting explorer] so you can have a look.

- Checking the errorlevel will tell you whether reg import thinks it has completed correctly or not.
- While you are checking the errorlevel you could also go to the Registry key [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search] to see what has happened to it [make sure you Refresh the view if you were already at that key beforehand]



I have never used reg import but I know there are optional arguments for 32/64 bit items so perhaps you might investigate them
- enter reg import /? >RegImport.txt in a command prompt to save the Help guidance that mentions these switches.
- I do not think these switches are relevant but I have never investigated their use properly.
- For all I know, the problem might be as simple as reg import not being able to handle the comment lines, such as ; Cartella utente, properly

Best of luck,
Denis

 

Unable to import photos

Hi Georgio,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

• How are you trying to import photos?
• Are you getting any error message?

You may follow the steps provided below and check if it helps to resolve the issue

Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with Devices. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if the issue is with your hardware and devices.

Refer these steps:

• Press Windows key +X, select Control panel
• Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons
• Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel
• Run the Hardware and devices troubleshooter
  

I suggest you to refer the link below and check if it helps

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows-8/import-photos-videos

It applies to Windows 10 also.



Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you

 

Windows 10 regedit cannot import a reg file

Hi,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft community.

Did you save the reg file on the same computer?

have you saved the registry file as ".reg"?
Is the issue specific to this particular reg file?

Are you trying to import a reg file from another computer?

Please answer to these question to assist you better.

Thanks