To enable registry editor that was disabled by some malware please do the following to regain access and perform maintenance:
Enable Registry Editor using Group Policy Editor
1. Click on the Start > Run and type ”gpedit.msc” on the field (without “).
2. Navigate to:
- User Configuration
- Administrative Templates-
- System.
3. On the option: Prevent access to registry editing tools
4. Click Disabled and click on the OK button to save settings.
5. Reboot your computer.
Enable Registry Editor Using Free Tool
RRT or Remove Restrictions Tool is a free tool to enable access to different Windows process disbaled by virus infections.
This tool is used to enable access to:
- Registry Tools (regedit)
- Ctrl+Alt+Del
- Folder Options
- Show Hidden Files
Download RRT: click here to donwload
Enable Registry Editor Using Registry Keys
If the above procedure does not work. You may also use a tool to reset registry keys here. Make sure to backup your registry before making any changes.
19 Responses for "How to Enable Registry Editor"
1. Click Start>Run
2. Cut and paste on Run “field” the line below to Unlock Registry Editor.
REG add HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System /v DisableRegistryTools /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
thanks webmaster. its easy and work for me.
Thanks Webmaster, your link worked a treat !
Webmaster, the linked worked wonderfully! It didn’t work the first time but I tried it again and it was perfect. Thank you!
don’t reboot the system just type tis command on run
n enjoy //////////////////
please can u tell me how to enable task manager also ? i will be grateful
do not open………….
Incradible solution for trouble after virus/trozen/worm scaning thanx to author
Thank you web master….it worked for me too……thanks a lot….
For me i dont have access to gpedit or editing registry, how can i enable registry editting…
thanks for the information
didnt work with me either..
It is not successful for me
I have tried using the above cut and paste, the gpedit method, RRT/ myRRT(software), Disk Heal program but the problem persist. In fact my computer just log off when I do the regedit. Please, anybody?
thank’s SIR…….
it done well……
my task manager has been disabled by administrotor and also registry editorhas been disabled.i am tried the cut and paste method of gpedit and field.
please tell me the solution to enable my task manager
Its working, thank you mate for sharing your knowledge.
Nice one, worked a treat…well done !
i try this way with my vista but i stell not lucky
Any Response?
Can't Find a Solution?
Start a Discussion Here!