How to Open Registry Editor in Windows 11

Windows 11 offers various new features and settings which are managed by Windows Registry. Read our guide on What is Windows Registry & How it Works? here to learn more. All possible ways to open Registry Editor on Windows 11 are enlisted in this guide.

How to Open Registry Editor in Windows 11Method 1: Through Windows Search Bar Method 2: Through Run Dialog BoxMethod 3: Through Control PanelMethod 4: Through Task ManagerMethod 5: Through File ExplorerMethod 6: Through Command PromptHow to Browse Registry Editor in Windows 11Method 1: Use Subkey FoldersMethod 2: Use Address BarHow to Edit or Delete Registry Key in Windows 11Option 1: Edit String Value DataOption 2: Delete Registry Key

Follow the given steps to open Registry Editor in Windows 11 through Windows search menu:

  1. Click on the Search icon and type Registry Editor.

2A. Then, click on Open as shown.

2B. Alternately, click on Run as administrator to make changes, if need be.

Method 2: Through Run Dialog Box

Follow below-mentioned steps to open Registry Editor in Windows 11 via Run dialog box:

  1. Press Windows + R keys together to open Run dialog box.

  2. Here, type regedit and click on OK, as depicted below.

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Method 3: Through Control Panel

Here’s how to open Registry Editor in Windows 11 through Control Panel:

  1. Search and launch Control Panel, as illustrated below.

  2. Here, click on Windows Tools.

Note: Make sure you are in Large icon viewing mode. If not, click on View by and select Large icons, as shown.

  1. Double-click on Registry Editor.

  2. Click on Yes in User Account Control, if and when prompted.

Method 4: Through Task Manager

Alternately, open Registry Editor in Windows 11 via Task Manager as follows:

  1. Press Ctrl +Shift + Esc keys together to open Task Manager.

  2. Click on File > Run new task, as depicted below.

  3. Type regedit and click on OK.

  4. Click on Yes in User Account Control, if and when prompted.

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Method 5: Through File Explorer

You can also access registry editor through File Explorer, as explained below:

  1. Press Windows + E keys together to open File Explorer.

  2. In the Address bar of File Explorer, copy-paste the following address and hit Enter:

  3. Double-click on Registry Editor, as shown.

  4. Click on Yes in the UAC prompt.

Method 6: Through Command Prompt

Alternatively, follow given steps to open regedit through CMD:

  1. Click on the search icon and type command prompt. Then, click on Open.

  2. Type the command: regedit and press Enter key.

How to Browse Registry Editor in Windows 11

After launching Registry Editor,

You may go through each subkey or folder by using the Navigation/Address bar. Or, double-click on each subkey in the left pane to expand it and move forward the same way.

Method 1: Use Subkey Folders

The subkey folder on the left can be used to navigate to the desired location. For instance, double-click on Computer > HKEY_LOAL_MACHINE > SOFTWARE > Bit Defender folders to reach Bit Defender registry key, as illustrated.

Method 2: Use Address Bar

Alternatively, you can copy-paste a particular location in the address bar and hit Enter key to go to that respective location. For example, copy-paste the given address to reach the above key:

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How to Edit or Delete Registry Key in Windows 11

Once within a registry key or folder, you may change or remove the values displayed.

Option 1: Edit String Value Data

  1. Double-click the Name of the key you want to alter. It will open Edit String window, as shown.

  2. Here, type desired value in Value data: field and click on OK to update it.

Option 2: Delete Registry Key

  1. To remove it, highlight the key in the registry, as shown.

  2. Then, hit the Delete key on the Keyboard.

  3. Finally, click on Yes in the Confirm Key Delete window, as depicted.

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