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CCleaner v.2.09.600 File is from 7-11-08

 

 

Solution Found

Thanks to all that have posted. Although I still don't have the "merge" option listed when I right click, I have found a way to restore the file. See the following link.

 

http://ask-leo.com/how_do_i_get_a_reg_file_to_install.html

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I believe double clicking and selecting merge are the same thing. They will both open windows registry editor only if it is a .reg file.

 

The renaming problem was fixed versions ago. I started a topic which was reported by a Moderator to the team.

 

ck1754 what version of CCleaner are you using and how old is the file?

 

Jamin4u

 

CCleaner v.2.09.600 File is from 7-11-08

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Welcome to Piriform ck1754.

 

 

You don't have to merge any reg file just double click it. It will then ask if you want to add the information in filename.reg to the registry, click Yes.

 

It sounds like your renamed you backup reg file. We had a similar post the other week no merge option.

 

 

I didn't rename the file. When I double click it, it opens in notepad so it can be read but there is nothing that asks if I want to add the information to the registry.

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You can try the REG File Association Fix located on this page:

http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm

 

 

Thanks. I will try this. Hope it works.

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Welcome to the forum,

 

It is possible that the backup was not saved as a .reg file. Try renaming the file and add .reg at the end. Then right click on the file and see if the merge option is there. If not you may have a file association problem. We will need more info like what operating system you are using.

 

Good Luck,

 

Jamin4u

 

Heres a link to CCleaner Beginner's Guide.

 

http://www.internetrotsyourbrain.com/ccleanerbeginnersguide/

 

 

Thanks for the quick response. The file was saved as a .reg file. I am using Windows XPSP2

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New to forums. Hope I am posting in the right place. The instructions for restoring registry Issues backup say to right click on the file and click Merge. When I right click on the file Merge is not listed as an option. Is there another way to restore the backup file?