How to enable Regedit in Windows

In this short article we look at how to use Windows Regedit. regedit.exe regedit32.exe or you can use in real MS-DOS and Windows to edit the registry. Before you begin, remember that it is very important to always backup the registry before you modify it.

In the Windows registry is a database, all the settings for the operating system. In addition, the company also tracks and the operation of the core run-time applications, such as a current asset and equipment performance.


Registration consists of two important things, keys and values. The buttons are very similar to a folder on your computer and contains subsections. Data, as well as key values are stored in.

Having said all that, the first thing you need to do is click Regedit in the Start, then Run. At the command prompt, type the following:

REG add HKCU \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Policies \ System / V DisableRegistryTools / T REG_DWORD / D 0

After you click "OK", you'll be the one if you want to overwrite the value DisableRegistryTools. Select "Yes" and press ENTER.

Then enter the following commands at the command prompt:

REG add HKLM \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Policies \ System / V DisableRegistryTools / T REG_DWORD / D 0

Once you are finished, press the "Enter", and "yes" to the next question.

We hope this brief article has helped to enable Regedit Windows on your computer. Manually edit the Windows registry is not for the feint of heart, but try to do if you are experienced in these matters. For most users, download and edit the registry cleaning software safe and highly recommended.