End users typically will not have to edit
the registry but for a computer technician, there will be times when
troubleshooting responsibilities will include viewing, editing,
backing up, and restoring the registry. The contents of the registry
can be edited and viewed through the Registry Editors. Access the
registry editors by typing REGEDIT.EXE or REGEDT32.EXE
at the Run command window on the Start menu.
When this command is typed there will be an interface with the
registry subtrees window, allowing the search of all registry values.
This allows the manual change of any needed registry values.
REGEDIT.EXE and REGEDT32.EXE
REGEDIT.EXE
was initially
designed to work with Windows 9x, but it will work in Windows 2000. It
is recommended to use
REGEDT32.EXE with Windows 2000 and
REGEDIT.EXE
with Windows 9x.
REGEDT32 is automatically installed in the systemroot\System32
folder. REGEDIT.EXE is automatically installed in the systemroot
folder. Navigate and edit the Registry manually by using these
commands.
Third Party Registry Editing Tools
Navigating and editing the Windows Registry can be a difficult and
confusing task, even for the most experienced technician. There is a
chance of damaging the operating system beyond repair if the wrong
value is edited or deleted. To make editing the Registry and easier
and safer task, purchase third party Registry Editing Tools. Some
examples of popular Third Party Editing tools are the Norton WINDOCTOR,
McAffee "Registry Wizard", and PC Doctor OnCall. These
tools provide an interface that is easier to use and navigate than
that of the standard Windows registry editors.
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