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regedit.exe is the inbuilt tool which provides direct access to the Windows Registry. Only tag if your question specifically involves using regedit.exe, otherwise use [windows-registry].

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Open registry directly to a given key?

I need to open a registry key such as the following in regedit. HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Foo\Bar Is there a tool which will navigate to the key for me, without my having to navigate the folders myself one by one?
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Where are Registry Files stored in Windows?

Where is the Registry stored in Windows? I want to find the files shown when running regedit.exe (Windows Registry Editor).
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What does the path '\REGISTRY\A\...' in Sysinternals Procmon log mean?

I use Sysinternals Procmon utility to monitor the registry access by some programs. Most log entries have the Path property starting from HKCU\… or HKLM\…, that corresponds to the registry hives HKEY_CURRENT_USER and HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE that can be…
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What is a faster way to search the Windows registry?

Because the Windows registry is a hierarchy, the way regedit is laid out makes typical searches inefficient and slow. Typically, when performing a search in regedit, you highlight the first line ('Computer') and then perform the search. But since…
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How to increase mouse sensitivity beyond limits in Windows Regedit?

I want to increase mouse sensitivity beyond the limits set in Windows 7 Control Panel. I found various mouse sensitivity settings in regedit under HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Mouse. Can I increase mouse speed and senstivity there (which is…
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Autorun for PowerShell

I have created some aliases (doskey), saved them to a file and added AutoRun value (pointing that file) for cmd.exe at: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Command Processor I would like to do the same with PowerShell. Is there any registry value…
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"Load Hive" option grayed out

I want to load the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE hive from another installation of Windows (e.g. X:\Windows\System32\config\SYSTEM), but apparently I can't load the hive because the "File -> Load Hive" menu item is disabled:
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Regedit "Cannot Delete (keyname): Error while deleting key"

I am trying to delete a registry key in regedit and keep getting this error: Cannot delete (keyname): Error while deleting key. I am an admin and have checked the permissions for the key and all parent and child keys. I have full control but the…
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What's the largest REG_SZ value that Regedit can edit?

I came across a large string value (REG_SZ) in the Registry and I want to copy it. As I double clicked the value, the textbox was empty. What is the largest REG_SZ value that Regedit can edit in its textbox?
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ngen.exe high cpu windows 10 - Assemblies Uninstall Endless Loop

Whenever I leave my computer idle for a few minutes I come back and my Process Explorer shows that 'ngen.exe' is running and occupying 2 of my 4 cpus. Question: Is there a way to turn NGEN.exe off as a background task? I'd like to (as do many…
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How to prevent black boxes on desktop icons in Windows after removing shortcut arrows?

When removing shortcut arrows using the regedit value %windir%\System32\shell32.dll,-50 in Shell Icons 29, black boxes cover up my desktop icons where the shortcut arrows used to be. How do I fix it?
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How to force a file association in Windows 7? (Regedit?)

I recently upgraded my Adobe CS4 Des. Standard to CS5. For some reason Adobe didn't overwrite CS4 but instead installed CS5 as a whole new series of programs. Seeing as I didn't want both CS4 & CS5 I un-installed CS4. Problem was, it also destroyed…
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In the Windows Registry, what is the "LegacyDisable" string value and what exactly does it do?

In the Windows registry, adding the LegacyDisable string value to a key serves the purpose of instructing Windows to disregard the key, its values and any of its subkeys and subvalues, effectively disabling it. For example, adding the LegacyDisable…
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How do you add an item to the context menu of a folder?

I know how to add a context menu for when you click on an actual folder: [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\commandNameHere] but what about clicking on nothing in a folder? like I make a new folder on my desktop, double click to enter the…
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If I am not an administrator but I want to read the registry, what is easiest way to do it?

When I open regedit in Windows 7, I get "Registry editing has been disabled by your administrator" Can I open it someway in readonly mode? Or does anyone know how can I see values in the registry?
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