How can I prevent access to registry editing tools on Windows 10

Publish date: 2024-07-16
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    • The Windows 10 registry is an important database that holds crucial settings, and in this article we’ll show you how to prevent access to registry editing tools on your PC.

    For more info, check the guide below.

    How can I block the access to the registry?

    1. Using Group Policy Editor (Windows 10 Pro/Enterprise/Education)

  • Press Windows key + R to open Run, type gpedit.msc and hit Enter.gpedit.msc run window lock windows 10 registry acces
  • The Local Group Policy Editor will open.
  • Now, in the left panel navigate to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > System.
  • In the right section you will see a Prevent access to registry editing tools policy. Double-click it.
  • In the new window that appears, select Enabled.
  • Click Apply and then OK.

    • Don’t have Group Policy Editor on Home Edition of Windows? Enable it with this trick!

    2. Use Registry Editor

  • Press Windows key + R to open Run, type regedit and hit Enter.regedit run window block registry access windows 10
  • Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft>Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies
  • Right-click the Policies folder, select New and then click on Key.new key registry editor block registry access
  • Name the newly added key System and press Enter.
  • In System folder, right-click on an empty space, select New and then click on DWORD (32 bit) Value.new dword registry editor user registry access blocked windows 10
  • Name the key DisableRegistryTools.
  • Double-click the DWORD you just created and change its value from 0 to 1 or 2. The values meaning is: 0 – Registry editor works normally, 1 – Registry editor won’t open, but it can be started in silent mode using the /s switch while using commands, 2 – Registry editor cannot be started normally or silently.edit dword registry editor prevent registry access windows 10
  • Hit OK.

    • Few users reported that they can’t access Registry Editor on their PC. If that’s the case, be sure to check our guide for that issue.

    There you go, these are the best ways to prevent access to registry editing tools on your PC, so feel free to try them both.

    If the process got you confused or you have any additional questions, feel free to drop them in the comments section below.

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