How To Open The Registry
We’ve covered a number of Windows registry tweaks in the past and all of them, if done manually, require access to particular keys. Normally, opening Windows Registry Editor and expanding each sub-folder was necessary to reach a certain destination.
Registry Key Jumper successfully speeds this process up by the use of a simple shortcut key. Highlight a key from anywhere, even in a paragraph contained with other jumbled text, and this portable program will detect the string and open it in the desired registry editor. This speeds up registry tweaking significantly.
Step 2: Run dialog box will open, write “REGEDIT” and press “OK” button to open the registry editor. Step 3: Now, “Registry editor” will open then you can make the changes in the editor, as required. Method 2 of 2: Step 1: Go to “Start” button, then click on “Computer”.
How to use Registry Key Jumper
Download from here and extract to a folder. Run the regular “RegJump” file or “RegJump_x64” for a 64-bit OS.
When we explained how to remove the arrow icon from shortcuts, we had to manually navigate to the required key in the Registry Editor. With Registry Key Jumper running, just highlight the following and press “Ctrl+Alt+X” on the keyboard:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorer
The correct folder structure will display, expanding in all the necessary areas as needed. There is no need to select just the registry path; highlight any text around the area as long as the path is included.
If you’ve downloaded and installed the software, try it now by entering “Ctrl+A” to select all the text on this page and enter the shortcut key. It is imperative for the program to be running. Exiting will minimize it to the taskbar.
Manage Custom Options
We can customize the shortcut keys, among other things, from the “Settings > Options” menu item.
A huge selection is available from the “Hotkey” section. Choose something that’s easy to remember. This will make opening the registry keys to our posts even faster.
Also available from this options window is the ability to change the registry program that’s being used. By default, the “regedit.exe” program installed in Windows is used but if you use another program, just point this executable to its appropriate install location.
Manage Favorite Keys
On the main screen is a list of favorites. These are for common keys you find yourself opening often but always having to enter them or highlight them manually.
Select a favorite and right-click, “Jump Key” to open it or press “Ctrl+J.” This opens it the same way highlighting does but doesn’t require the text to be selected.
Also open favorites from the notification area, where the RegJump icon resides.
Make a new favorite from the “List > Add New Key” menu selection. Focus will be placed on the text area to the bottom of the window. Enter a name and the location here. Also select a number to the left for the position this favorite will rest among the others from the list.
How To Open Computer Registry
Select a favorite key and choose “List > Create Desktop Shortcuts” to make a shortcut to this exact key right on the Desktop. The target of a Desktop shortcut is simply the location of the RegJump executable and then the full key location directly following it, so you could actually make these shortcuts without even using the program menu.
A real quick way to make a favorite is to copy the desired key and then do a “Ctrl+V” on the main window. The name will auto-populate and store it as a favorite.
“List > Get Current Key” will take take the current location in the registry program and enter it as a favorite.
Note that the registry program needs to be open for this to work.
Final thoughts
All of our future registry tweaks will surely let you follow along even faster if you have Registry Key Jumper installed. Even if you aren’t using it for favorite keys, the shortcut combination is a priceless feature. Try it out in Windows 8 here.
Most PC troubleshooting tasks can be done by tweaking the registry settings. To access Windows registry, you need to open the built-in tool – Registry Editor. In this tutorial we’ll show you 6 common ways to open Registry Editor in Windows 10.
Method 1: Open Registry Editor via Run
Press the Windows key + R to open the Run box. Type regedit and press Enter.
This should be the simplest and quickest way to open Registry Editor in all versions of Windows.
Method 2: Open Registry Editor Using Command Prompt
Press Win + X keys. Choose Command Prompt (Admin) from the given options.
Type regedit at the Command Prompt and press Enter. It will launch Registry Editor immediately.
Method 3: Open Registry Editor Using Cortana Search
Click inside the Cortana Search box from the taskbar, type regedit and press Enter.
Click regedit from the search result.
Method 4: Open Registry Editor Using PowerShell
Open Windows PowerShell. This can be done by pressing Win + R keys to open Run and then type powershell in the box given.
Type regedit and press Enter. Click Yes when the UAC confirmation box is displayed.
Method 5: Open Registry Editor via File Explorer
Open File Explorer in Windows 10. Browse to the system32 folder: C:WindowsSystem32.
Locate the regedt32.exe file. Right-click on it and select Run as administrator.
Method 6: Open Registry Editor By Creating Desktop Shortcut
If you need to access Registry Editor frequently, you can create a desktop shortcut for quick access. Follow these steps:
- Right-click on any empty area of your desktop, select New -> Shortcut.
- This will open the Create Shortcut wizard. It will ask you the location of the item you want to create a shortcut for. Type %windir%regedit.exe and click Next.
- Give your shortcut any name you prefer and click Finish.
- You’ll see the shortcut on the desktop. Double-click on it and you can open Registry Editor quickly.