Registry Export Error

[manic]

Everytime I try to export HKLM and HKU as Registry Hive Files using regedit, I get the following

error message:

Registry Editor

Cannot export D:\Hives\Local Machine: Error writing the file. There may be a disk or file system

error.

I am trying to export the above mentioned hive to my second hdd. Can anyone tell me what I am

doing wrong?

I have no problem using regedit to save HKLM and HKU as .reg files.

I'm using WinXP Pro SP2.

What have I tried? I did a clean install for WinXP with no service

pack update on a new hdd. As soon as the installation was complete, I

used regedit to access the registry. I tried to export HKLM as a

registry hive file to my desktop and received the a similar error

message. I have searched for an answer on Microsoft's web site. I have Googled the subject, but to no avail.

Would you know why this is occurring? I am the administrator of my

rig.

Thanx for taking the time.

Edited June 30, 2005 by manic

[manic]

Resolved the problem. HKLM is comprised of sub-Hives. I can access each sub-Hive individually and export it to another location.

To export SAM (Security Accounts Manager) permission must be granted. Same goes for HKU.