Registry Subtree Not Saved to Disk

 Last reviewed: May 14, 1997
Article ID: Q111708
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1

SYMPTOMS

In Registry Editor, when you choose Save Subtree As from the Registry menu and select a disk drive that does not have enough space to accommodate the Registry data, Windows NT write an empty or partial subtree file on disk and no error message will appear.

WORKAROUND

Make sure you select a directory with adequate room for the Registry subtree you wish to save.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT and Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1. This problem has been corrected in Windows NT Workstation and Windows NT Server version 3.5.

Additional query words: prodnt
Keywords : kbbug3.10 kbfix3.50 kbother ntregistry
Version : 3.1
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: May 14, 1997
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