Registry management strategies for IT ProsThis topic provides you with information about the common administration and troubleshooting tasks and tools associated with the registry. It also provides links to content that will help you manage your computer's registry. Common tasksUseful toolsThis section describes the Windows Vista tools and Microsoft Web site downloads that help you manage the registry. Management ConsoleThere is no Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in for the registry. To view and edit the registry, use the Registry Editor, Regedit.exe. To open the registry with elevated privileges, click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, right-click Command Prompt and then point to Run as administrator. In the command prompt that opens, type regedit.exe. DownloadsNo registry-related downloads were available when this documentation was last updated. DeploymentThe registry and registry editor are included in the operating system. No deployment is required. OperationsFor operational information about the registry, open the Registry Editor and click Help. Technical referenceFor more information about the registry, go to the following technical references on the Microsoft Web site:
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