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The difference between Regedit and Regedt32

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The difference between Regedit and Regedt32


Certain system changes require you to modify the registry. Since editing the registry is risky, make sure that you have a verified backup before saving any changes. In addition, it's important to understand the differences between the two registry programs: Regedit and Regedt32.



Regedit

  • Is available in all versions of Windows since Windows 95


  • Is a 16-bit Windows application


  • Handles simple value types, such as REG_DWORD, REG_SZ, and REG_BINARY


  • Uses an explorer style interface with all hives in a single window


  • Opens at the location of the last used key


  • Supports both key and value searches


  • Has an executable that's located at %WinBootDir%, usually c:\Windows


  • Allows importing and exporting of text-based registry files


  • DoesnĄ¯t have security


  • Type exit, press ENTER, and then restart the computer.




  • Regedt32

  • Is available only in Windows NT, 2000, XP, and 2003


  • Is a 32-bit Windows application


  • Handles simple value types, such as REG_DWORD, REG_SZ, and REG_BINARY


  • Handles complex value types, such as REG_EXPAND_SZ, REG_MULTI_SZ, REG_RESOURCE_LIST, REG_FULL_RESOURCE_DESCRIPTOR, and REG_RESOURCE_REQUIREMENTS_LIST


  • Has each hive presented in a separate window


  • Opens at the root level of each hive


  • Can be used to work with hive keys, such as add, delete, and modify


  • Supports only key searches--canĄ¯t search on values


  • Has an executable that's located at %SystemRoot%\System32, usually c:\winnt\system32


  • Allows importing and exporting of binary registry files


  • Allows exporting only of text-based registry files


  • Optionally supports read-only and permissions security modes


  • Important: Modifying the registry is dangerous. If you make any mistake you may corrupt your registry. This may cause your system to crash or become unstable.

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