Using the export function of Registry Editor is a great idea prior to making any Registry edits, but far from the only option to restore previous settings if something goes wrong. For example, you could also create a restore point using System Restore in Windows XP or ME prior to making Registry changes, since the […]

Importing Registry settings from an existing file can be as simple as double-clicking a REG file, or using the Import feature from the File (or Registry) menu in Registry Editor. While importing settings isn’t difficult, it’s important to understand the implications of importing different types of files.
When you import a REG file, any settings (keys, […]

The Windows Registry Editor makes it simple to export settings, so there really is no excuse for not doing this prior to making any change. Depending on the OS you’re running, your options will be different, however. In Windows 98/ME, you have the option of exporting Registry settings into a Registration file, more commonly known […]

The primary tool used to edit the Registry on a Windows 98, ME, or XP system is Registry Editor, Regedit.exe. The easiest way to get to this tool is from the Run command – simply type regedit, click OK, and you’re off to the races.
Behind getting into the details of importing and exporting settings, it’s […]

No doubt you’ve read the warnings, because they appear right next to just about any Registry modification or tweak that you’ve ever seen. You know the ones – “modifying the Registry may render your system unusable”. Microsoft adds a similar clause every time they mention a Registry change, and with good reason. Even the slightest […]