The registry stores information that is necessary to configure the operating system for users, applications and hardware devices. As the user uninstalls programs, the registry accumulates much data which is no longer associated with files, settings and applications. This data is redundant and can cause errors and loss of system performance. To avoid these consequences, it is recommended to clean the registry on a regular basis.

Editing the registry is one of the main functions of Reg Organizer. The program offers a feature-rich editor that can be used to clone registry keys, view information on any key, export or import a specific key or part of the registry to file, search and bookmark keys as Favorites. All these operations are intended for advanced users who know the registry well.

Although it is not recommended to edit the registry manually, there are situations when a registry editor is absolutely necessary. For this, you can use various programs (Regedit.exe or Regedt32.exe), group and system policies, registry files, or special scripts (for example, scripts written in VisualBasic).

As we said before, the registry stores a great amount of information, including profiles of all users, information on installed applications and types of documents that can be created by each program, information on folder properties and application shortcuts, installed hardware and ports that are used.

Because the Windows registry is a complex relational database, all information that can be stored in the resulting information containers of this database (values), must be strictly classified. Values are classified by a data type, which represents the specific kind of data that the value can store. Overall, there are 11 types of data.

As we said before, the registry is a hierarchical database where information is presented on a number of levels (up to 6). Hive keys are on the first level.

The Microsoft Computer Dictionary defines the registry as a central hierarchical database used in the Microsoft operating systems starting with Microsoft Windows 98. The database stores information that is necessary to configure the system for users, applications and hardware devices.

* Registry Search tool: The search field is placed on top of the window. Now it’s easier to run a repeat search or replacement as there is no need to switch between tabs to enter a new query into the search field. Added a feature that enables searching text strings in binary parameters (such as […]

What’s new in Reg Organizer 5.0