RegWorks 1.3.4 - User Guide and FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions - RegWorks

1. Every time I start the program, the tweaker window shows up. How do I get rid of that?
   On the program's settings, in the section of "Tweaker", deselect the option "Open tweaker at startup".
   
   
2. How secure is the loading hives to registry? How should I properly use it?
   When a hive is loaded, link to the hive's file is created in the registry. The file's data is not copied to the registry. It is somewhat similar to creating shortcuts on your computer desktop: files and folders related to the shortcut are not actually copied to the desktop. Once you have completed working with loaded file, you should unload it (not delete!): highlight the key that was created when you loaded the hive, and then select the item Unload hive on the File menu.
   
   
3. Why the reg-files cannot be used for saving/restoring entire registry?
   First, the reg-files do not store information on access rights. Second, it is usually impossible to export/import protected keys (SAM, SECURITY). Third, with reg-files (if it was created automatically) you can only add keys and values or modify existing values' data. That means, it is generally impossible to delete keys or values using reg-files.
   
   
4. What should I use then?
   With RegWorks, you can create registry backups and restore registry from backups. See the item Backup and restore... on the File menu and the corresponding section in the manual. Make backup copy of your registry now!
   
   
5. Can all keys and values that were found during search be deleted all at once?
   Yes, they can. Select the item Delete on the Edit menu or press the key on the keyboard. You are recommended to save found keys and values to reg-file (select the Save results item on the context menu; the file type should be set to "Registry files"). Even if you forget to save the keys and values, you can undo deletion using the Undo history dialog (the item Undo history on the Tools menu).
   
   
6. How can I undo accidental modifications made to registry?
   By default, any action can be undone. Use the undo history dialog for this purpose. In order to prevent accidental (and any other) modifications, you can select the option "Read only" in the program's settings.
   
   
7. Can the program be configured so that it would open some specific registry key on startup?
   Yes, it can: simply enter the key name as the command line argument. For example, to open the key HKCU\Software, you should use the command: "RegWorks HKCU\Software". If you want the key to be opened in the running instance of RegWorks, use the same command with the additional parameter /s, e.g.: "RegWorks HKCU\Software /s".
   
   
8. When I change tweak's data, the program always prompts for confirmation and sometimes even prompts for reboot. How can I get rid of that?
   In the Tweaker section of the program's settings, deselect the options: "Require confirmation for tweak modification" and "Suggest rebooting computer".