what is regedit?

Question

what is regedit.exe? how can i run it? thanks

Answer 1

Regedit lets you edit your registry. The registry is where all programs and such check into your computer, much like you checking into a hotel. You can change things, usually to customize it for the sake of making the computer faster, or secure. There are websites that have registry hacks, taking you through step by step on how to tweak the registry. Be forewarned if you mess up, your computer might not start. Regedit also allows you to back up the registry. This is highly recommend, go to File, then Export, in case you screw up the registry. How to get to it. Click on Start, chose Run, type in regedit, and choose Ok. Chow

Answer 2

regedit is a windows program which let u edit,create 7 delete ur windows registry.
u can run it by typing regedit.exe in run.
but BE VERY CAREFULL u can make ur system unstable by doing something wrong so if u dont know what r u doing PLZ LEAVE IT IN FIRST PLACE.its always adviced to make a bakc-up of ur registry before editing it .
good luck!!!

Answer 3

regedit.exe file information
The process Registry Editor belongs to the software Microsoft® Windows® Operating System by Microsoft Corporation (www.microsoft.com).

Description: File regedit.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 146432 bytes (92% of all occurrence), 147456 bytes.
It is a Windows system file. regedit.exe is a trustworthy file from Microsoft. Therefore the technical security rating is 0% dangerous.

If regedit.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 98% dangerous. File size is 417792 bytes. There is no description of the program. The program has no visible window. It is an unknown file in the Windows folder. Program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). It is not a Windows system file. The process listens for or sends data on open ports to LAN or Internet. regedit.exe is able to record inputs, monitor applications.

External information from Paul Collins:
There are different files with the same name:


"NeroCheck" definitely not required. Added by the DOOMJUICE.B WORM! Note - this is not the valid Ahead Nero CD burning program. Also it is not the valid Windows registry editor which resides in C:\Windows or C:\Winnt wheras this version resides in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\Winnt\System32 (WinNT/2K) or C:\Windows\System32 (WinXP)
"regedit" definitely not required. Added by the BRID.A WORM! Note - resides in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\Winnt\System32 (WinNT/2K), or C:\Windows\System32 (WinXP). The valid "regedit.exe" resides in C:\Windows (Win9x/Me/XP) or C:\Winnt (WinNT/2K)
Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as regedit.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the regedit.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.
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