In this post, you’ll see the different methods to launch Registry Editor and create a shortcut for it.
I’m using a Windows 11 PC here. Let’s start.
How to Open Registry Editor using Command
regedit command can open the Windows 11 Registry Editor, and you can use it in one of the following programs:
- Command Prompt
- Windows PowerShell
- Task Manager (In it, click Run new task to use the command)
- The address bar on File Explorer
Make sure to click the Yes button in the UAC popup after using the command in one of the above programs.
How to Access Windows 11 Registry Editor using the Start Menu
Open the Start menu.
Type registry, and you’ll find the Registry Editor app in the search results.
Click on it and click Yes in the “User Account Control” popup window.
Here’s an alternate method:
Hit the Start button. Click on the All apps button and hit Windows Tools in the W section. Double-click “Registry Editor.”
How to Open Registry Editor using File
Go to C drive. Open the Windows folder and double-click the regedit file.
In the UAC popup, click the Yes button.
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How to Create a Shortcut for the Registry Editor
Follow the steps below to create a Registry Editor shortcut on your Windows 11 desktop or File Explorer.
Right-click on the blank area of the desktop or File Explorer.
Move the mouse over “New” in the context menu. Click on “Shortcut.”
Enter regedit in the popup window “Create Shortcut.”
Click on the button “Next.”
Enter the shortcut’s name if you don’t like the suggested one. Click the “Finish” button.
That’s all.
If you want to assign a shortcut key to a Registry Editor shortcut, follow these steps:
- Right-click on the Registry Editor shortcut.
- Click on “Properties.” You’ll find the “Shortcut key” field under the Shortcut tab.
- In this field, specify the key you wish to use to start the Registry Editor. I’m providing ,.
- Hit the “OK” button.
That’s it. Every time I press Ctrl + Alt + , keys, it’ll start Registry Editor.
Thanks for reading.
