This post shows students and new users the steps to open and edit the registry in Windows 11. The Windows registry is a database that stores all Windows settings in a hierarchical structure, including most applications installed in his system.
Many tasks can be performed in the Windows registry, including fixing errors, tweaking features, and improving Windows performance. The registry is a very powerful database that is also dangerous if improperly edited. That is why changes to the registry are left to professionals and someone who is knowledgeable about how to deal with registry problems.
If you want to learn how to open and use the Windows registry, the steps below will show you how. The steps will help you learn how to open and view the Windows registry, edit, and delete registry values.
Before making any changes to the Windows registry, you should first make a backup so that in case you know how to restore your system, you can do it.
If you need help backing up your Windows registry, read the post below.
How to back up the Windows registry
How to open the registry in Windows 11
If you are not logged in as an administrator, some registry features will be denied to you.
To open the Windows registry, go to Start Menu, then search Registry editor. Under Best Match, select the Registry editor app As shown below.
The Windows Registry Editor window should open and look similar to the example shown below.
How to navigate the registry in Windows 11
With the registry open, you can explore each subkey (folder) using the navigation box or by expanding each subkey to the left.
When most users need to edit their registry, they are given the location or path of where the registry value is located and what to change. There are two ways to get to a location in the registry.
You can use the subkeys folder on the left or use the navigation field and type the location path.
The highlighted field is used to navigate the registry editor. For example, if you want to go to the registry subkey on the line below, just copy and paste into the box, then press Enter.
ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows NTCurrentVersionSoftwareProtectionPlatform
Once you have reached the location folder, you will find string value keys within the key or folder. These individual items are the actual settings that Windows uses to change its behavior.
How to edit or delete registry value in Windows 11
Once you are in a folder or registry key, you can edit or delete the values that are presented. To edit a value, simply double-click on the name of the value you want to edit.
A window will open where you can change the value of the string.
If you want to remove a value, highlight the name of the record item and then press the button. REMOVE key on keyboard.
You should do that!
conclusion:
In this tutorial we have seen how to open and edit the registry in Windows. If you find any errors above or have something to add, use the comment form below.
