How to Use the Registry Preview Feature in PowerToys
Microsoft PowerToys is a collection of all the features that you crave in Windows 11 but are not present at the moment. It started with a small collection of tools but slowly introduced a lot more–all due to community contributions. So, if you are a power user, you must install and use PowerToys on your system.
PowerToys is always evolving, and now it packs a Registry Preview tool. It can help you preview registry files, modify them, and apply the registry changes from a single window. So, let’s check it out.
What Did PowerToys Version 0.69 Add?
After introducing theMouse Jump featurewhich is extremely beneficial for wide-screen setup, version 0.69 of PowerToys added Registry Preview as a new feature. It can help you manage any registry file and make changes to the file using the inbuilt editor. No need to use a third-party app to open registry files or struggle with syntax on Notepad.
The feature even displays the correct hive and keys where the registry file will modify values. So, it becomes easier to understand the changes that the file will make to a key or value in Windows Registry. Along with that, you can now pick tools directly from the system tray icon of PowerToys without opening the app.
You can add any of the tools available in PowerToys to the shortcut menu in the system tray icon. Moreover, you can enable or disable any of the tools using the same shortcut menu. Both these improvements make it a lot easier to use and switch between different tools.
How to Enable the Registry Preview Feature in PowerToys
Before enabling and using the Registry Preview feature in PowerToys, you must update the app to version 0.69. you could download the latest build ofPowerToys from GitHubor Microsoft Store.Windows Package Manager(winget) is also a great way to update apps from the command line.
After you download and install the updated version, repeat the following steps:
How to View a Registry FIle in Registry Preview
Repeat the following steps to open a registry file in the Registry Preview tool:
How to Modify a Registry File in Registry Preview
It is possible to tweak the registry file inside the Registry Preview tool. Here’s how to do it:
How to Write a Registry FIle Using Registry Preview
After modifying the registry file, you may make changes to your system’s registry directly from the Registry Preview tool. But before importing any registry file,create a registry backupfor safety purposes. That way, you don’t have to reset your PC in case the modification breaks your system. Here’s how:
Handle Large Registry Files Easily With PowerToys
The Registry Preview is a much-needed addition to the PowerToys tools arsenal. It offers a clear picture of the key and sub-key and values that the file will modify. So, you don’t have to guess the impact it will have on your system.
Are you a PowerToys fan? Check out how to paste as plain text and use Mouse Jump with this handy tool.
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