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Registry Explorer is a freeware program that is intended to replace regedit

About Registry Explorer

Registry Explorer is a freeware program that is intended to replace regedit. This free software is a system tool that puts itself into Windows Explorer.

Features

  • Total integration in Windows Explorer
  • Drag and Drop
  • Copy and Paste
  • Multiple selection for export to file
  • Create shortcuts to registry keys
  • Add registry keys to your favorites

New features for version 1.1

  • Edit a key's security like in regedt32 (Windows 2000 only)
  • Fully functional find
  • Type registry keys in the address bar in the form of an URL
    Example:
    reg://HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE
    (This example actually works with version 1.1 installed)
  • New icons

Current limitations

  • Not working on Windows XP

Warning

Be very careful when editing the registry. Changing or deleting values in the registry can render your computer unusable. Make sure you know what you are doing!

Terms and conditions of use

Registry Explorer is free for non-commercial use. This will also be the case for the final version.

Things you can do:

  • Install the software on your computer
  • Install the software on all computers on your company
  • Give the software to a friend
  • Put the software on a website that is free for everybody
  • Put a link to the Registry Explorer homepage on any web site

Things you can NOT do:

  • Distribute the software as part of a package that people have to pay for (e.g. a software package or a CD-rom that comes with a magazine)
  • Put the software on a paysite
  • Install the software on a computer you sell, or as part of a software package or service you sell

In short, you can not make money from it. To do any of these, contact the author.

Disclaimer

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR OR HIS CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

The latest version of this download is available here

License

This article has no explicit license attached to it but may contain usage terms in the article text or the download files themselves. If in doubt please contact the author via the discussion board below.

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Written By
Web Developer
Belgium Belgium
Henk studied computer science at the University of Ghent, specializing in theoretical computer science.
He is now working for Artwork Systems, Belgium, and Whirling Dervishes Software, Belgium.
Henk knows a little something about networking, graphics, object-oriented design, AI, embedded systems. He knows most of the PDF specs by heart.
Henk developed NSELib, the NameSpace Extension Library.
You can find his latest freeware software at regxplor.com. It contains a namespace extension that puts the registry in Windows Explorer. The newest commercial project is Alpha ZIP, an explorer-embedded ZIP file utility.

Comments and Discussions

 
GeneralPromisses promisses Pin
zmau1-Apr-07 6:18
zmau1-Apr-07 6:18 
AnswerRe: Promisses promisses (VERY sorry) Pin
zmau1-Apr-07 6:24
zmau1-Apr-07 6:24 
GeneralScreenshot missing Pin
Sebastian Pipping13-Aug-06 3:54
Sebastian Pipping13-Aug-06 3:54 
GeneralUnable to install Pin
Anonymous12-Jun-04 7:15
Anonymous12-Jun-04 7:15 
QuestionWhere is latest version of Registry Explorer? Pin
Dave Hall16-Oct-03 5:25
Dave Hall16-Oct-03 5:25 
AnswerRe: Where is latest version of Registry Explorer? Pin
Anonymous16-Oct-03 18:28
Anonymous16-Oct-03 18:28 
QuestionNo search? Pin
Phaxius17-Jan-03 3:55
Phaxius17-Jan-03 3:55 
GeneralGreat! Pin
Maxx2k222-Aug-02 4:07
sussMaxx2k222-Aug-02 4:07 
GeneralWinXP Pin
Steve Schaneville14-Feb-02 4:02
professionalSteve Schaneville14-Feb-02 4:02 
GeneralRe: WinXP Pin
Henk Devos14-Feb-02 4:11
Henk Devos14-Feb-02 4:11 
GeneralRe: WinXP Pin
Joel Holdsworth2-Oct-02 10:00
Joel Holdsworth2-Oct-02 10:00 
GeneralRe: WinXP Pin
Diarrhio9-May-03 7:31
Diarrhio9-May-03 7:31 
GeneralRe: WinXP Pin
Henk Devos9-May-03 8:23
Henk Devos9-May-03 8:23 
Questionhow about the... Pin
Darren Schroeder19-Jan-02 17:16
Darren Schroeder19-Jan-02 17:16 
AnswerSource available on request Pin
Henk Devos6-Feb-02 20:47
Henk Devos6-Feb-02 20:47 
Questionhow about making a standalone app? Pin
12-Dec-01 3:03
suss12-Dec-01 3:03 
GeneralSuperb Pin
Simon Capewell6-Dec-01 5:26
Simon Capewell6-Dec-01 5:26 
GeneralSmall bug... Pin
coriordan16-Oct-01 2:37
coriordan16-Oct-01 2:37 
QuestionNo Source? Pin
Dan Madden14-Oct-01 21:58
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Henk Devos16-Oct-01 8:51
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GeneralRe: No Source? Pin
axbannaz5-Dec-03 8:35
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GeneralRe: No Source? Pin
KarstenK22-Nov-05 1:53
mveKarstenK22-Nov-05 1:53 
GeneralBroken link for setup Pin
Tadeusz Dracz14-Oct-01 21:24
professionalTadeusz Dracz14-Oct-01 21:24 
GeneralWeb view... Pin
coriordan12-Oct-01 6:42
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