Unable to open regedit.exe

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  1. Posts : 4
    Windows 10
       #1

    Unable to open regedit.exe


    Since I upgraded to Windows 10 Pro from Windows 8.1 Pro, I am unable to get my registry open.
    I don't get any warning or error message when opening it. Just nothing happens. There is no background task that is running. I already tried googling the problem, but ofcourse no hits yet.
    I also asked my colleagues at work and they haven't had an issue with it either.
    I'm pretty much clueless what's causing this at the moment, if anyone has an idea what it could be I'd be greatful for any input.
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  2. Posts : 5,442
    Windows 11 Home
       #2

    Have you tried?

    SFC Command - Run in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Forums

    Try Repairs section in this utility then:

    Tweaking.com - Windows Repair
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  3. Posts : 31
    Windows 10
       #3

    Hi there

    I always click 'Run', type in 'regedit' and then click OK followed by Yes to the UAC prompt.
    The Registry Editor then opens up.
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  4. Posts : 4
    Windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #4

    DaddyG said:
    Hi there

    I always click 'Run', type in 'regedit' and then click OK followed by Yes to the UAC prompt.
    The Registry Editor then opens up.
    Thanks for the suggestion but I'm not completely stupid :)
    I work as a PC Technician so I know what commands to run to open anything Windows related.

    TairikuOkami I'll try your suggestion, didn't know that tweaking.com would work on Windows 10 already.
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  5. Posts : 4
    Windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Nothing helps. Ran sfc /scannow and Tweaking.com, still having the same problem.
    I also noticed if I try to install CCleaner for example, that program isn't opening either?
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  6. Posts : 14,046
    Windows 11 Pro X64 22H2 22621.1848
       #6

    I don't see where it says it supports Windows 10 on the tweaking.com web site.
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  7. Posts : 154
    WIndows 10 19042.804
       #7

    Have you tried to create a new user? If you can you can find out of there is something wrong with your user account.
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  8. Posts : 5,442
    Windows 11 Home
       #8

    Ztruker said:
    I don't see where it says it supports Windows 10 on the tweaking.com web site.
    Obviously their webmaster does not keep up. v3.3.0 - Program now supports Windows 10.
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  9. Posts : 7,128
    Windows 10 Pro Insider
       #9

    I was having problems with a install of Windows 10TP (Not the same problem as you) and a reinstall over 10 fixed my problem.
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  10. Posts : 4
    Windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #10

    @Winuser: Win 10TP?

    I've tried creating a new user, this does not solve the issue.
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