Fixing Windows errors, tweaking Windows features, or completely removing a program can sometimes require you to edit the Windows registry. This page provides help with opening and viewing the Windows registry, editing, and deleting registry values.
If you need to access it and change some settings, you must run the regedit command to open the Registry Editor or start it using one of its many shortcuts in Windows.
The Registry is a database of configurations used by applications, services, and all other aspects of Windows. The Registry Editor, known as "regedit," allows you to make high-level changes to the system by adding, removing, or modifying keys and values.