Making changes to the Windows Registry is often a simple way to fix an irritating issue.
If not done carefully, changes to the Registry can have drastic implications on your PC.
What Is the Windows Registry?
Every software needs a set of configuration tweaks that allow it to function correctly.
A REG file is an executable file that can make changes to the Windows Registry.
If you run a REG file from an unreliable source with malicious intent, things could get messy.
Incorrect changes to the Windows Registry can cause programs to malfunction unexpectedly.
you’re able to do this with anti-spyware or anti-malware software.
Spyware authors tend to target the Windows Registry to carry out malicious attacks.
Well explain how to understand a REG file in the next section.
It is always a good idea to back up the Windows Registry before making any changes.
In the lines below, you should see different parameters of the key that the REG file will modify.
Once you are certain that the REG file is safe, double-click to add it to the Windows Registry.
Always make a backup before modifying the Windows Registry and use REG files from trusted sources only.
