5 Ways to Open Registry Editor on Windows 11

Quick Tips

• If you’re a power user, use the Registry Editor to make significant changes to your computer.
• You can open the Registry Editor through Windows Search. Press the Windows + S keys to open Windows Search, type Registry Editor, and hit Enter.
• Alternatively, press the Windows + R keys to open the Run dialog box. Then, type regedit in the search bar and hit Enter.

Method 1: Open Registry Editor Using Control Panel

As the name suggests, the Control Panel is the one-place destination to control everything on Windows 11. You can use the Control Panel to change the account type, manage your network, personalize your computer, open important Windows utilities, and more.

To open the Registry Editor using the Control Panel, follow the below instructions:

Step 1: Open the Windows Search, type Control Panel in the search bar, and choose Open from the right pane.

Step 2: Click the drop-down icon next to View by and choose Category.

Step 3: Choose System and Security.

Step 4: Select Windows Tools.

Step 5: In the Windows Tool window that crops up, double-click on the Registry Editor to open it.

Method 2: Open Registry Editor Using Command-Line Tools

If you’re a power user, open the Registry Editor using Windows command-line tools – Windows PowerShell and Command Prompt. Here’s how to open the Registry Editor using Windows PowerShell.

Step 1: Launch Windows Search, type Windows PowerShell in the search bar, and choose Open from the right pane.

Step 2: In the PowerShell window, type regedit and press Enter.

To access the Registry Editor using the Command Prompt, follow the below steps:

Step 1: Open Command Prompt on your computer.

Step 2: In the Command Prompt window, type regedit and press Enter to launch the Registry Editor.

Method 3: Open the Registry Editor Using Task Manager

Another quick way to access the Registry Editor on Windows 11 is through the Task Manager.

Step 1: Open the Run tool, type taskmgr in the text field, and click OK to launch the Task Manager.

Step 2: Click on Run new task in the top bar.

Step 3: In the Create new task dialog box that appears, type regedit in the text field and click OK.

Method 4: Open Registry Editor Using the File Explorer

Windows File Explorer is the go-to place to access files and folders stored on your computer. But you can also use it to open administrative tools like the Registry Editor, Control Panel, Performance Monitor, and more.

Follow the below steps to open the Registry Editor using File Explorer:

Step 1: Press the Windows + E key to open File Explorer.

Step 2: Click the address bar at the top and paste the following location:

C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Administrative Tools

Step 3: Double-click on the Registry Editor to open it.

Method 5: Open Registry Editor With a Shortcut

If you regularly use the Registry Editor, you can make its shortcut on the desktop to easily access it. Here’s how to create a desktop shortcut for the Registry Editor.

Step 1: Right-click on the blank space of your desktop, hover the cursor to New, and choose Shortcut from the context menu.

Step 2: In Type the location of the item field, type regedit, and click the Next button.

Step 3: Type the name you want to give to the shortcut. You can type anything, but we recommend naming it Registry Editor. Then, click Finish.

You can double-click on the created desktop shortcut to open the Registry Editor.

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