Free Registry Editing Tools
- Registrar Registry Manager Lite is a simple, free registry editor. It contains most the features of the full version Resplendence Registry Manager. Gizmo's Freeware, a technology review site, has said the program has proven to be extremely reliable. The functionality includes most of the tools any person looking to tweak their registry would want. The search function is quick but it doesn't have a search and delete function.
- RegAlyzer is another free registry editor. RegAlyzer features the standard editing functions but has more advanced search features. The program allows for Boolean searches, which use phrases like "or," "and," or "not" to define search parameters. Advanced criteria of searching by date is also featured. You can use the program with active directories and remotely deploy it to other machines. The program can execute patches and applications as well.
- Jv16 PowerTools 2010 is an advanced find tool for editing the registry. Its primary function is to find and replace data. The program features many options that make a mass editing of the registry easy and safe to use. The program features a multiple search option, where you can search for many items at once. It can search by modification date. It also supports searching with wildcards. One standout feature is its integrated backup, which automatically backups any changes made.
- Regedit is the native Windows registry editor. Type "regedit.exe" in the "Start" menu and hit "Enter" to bring it up. The program is simple to use and offers very few functions beyond the basics of navigating the registry. It supports a basic search function, which searches keys, values and data. The program does offer a handy favorites option that lets you save directories to a favorites menu.
