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#Open the Command Prompt. If the Registry Editor will not start, there may be a problem with your system settings. This is typically caused by a virus or malware infection. You can make a change to allow access to the Registry Editor again, but it is highly recommended that you take steps to remove any infections as well. | #Open the Command Prompt. If the Registry Editor will not start, there may be a problem with your system settings. This is typically caused by a virus or malware infection. You can make a change to allow access to the Registry Editor again, but it is highly recommended that you take steps to remove any infections as well. | ||
#*See Step 1 in the previous section for instructions on opening the Command Prompt. | #*See Step 1 in the previous section for instructions on opening the Command Prompt. | ||
| − | #*You can also boot into "Safe Mode with Command Prompt" if you are having trouble opening the Command Prompt in Windows. [[Start | + | #*You can also boot into "Safe Mode with Command Prompt" if you are having trouble opening the Command Prompt in Windows. [[Start Windows in Safe Mode|Click here]] for instructions on booting into Safe Mode. |
#Enter the command to unblock the Registry Editor. You'll be using the Command Prompt to delete a specific registry key that is blocking the Registry Editor from opening. Enter the following command and press {{keypress|Enter}}:<ref>http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2613529/regedit-exe-open-enable-cmd-access-denied-click.html</ref> | #Enter the command to unblock the Registry Editor. You'll be using the Command Prompt to delete a specific registry key that is blocking the Registry Editor from opening. Enter the following command and press {{keypress|Enter}}:<ref>http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2613529/regedit-exe-open-enable-cmd-access-denied-click.html</ref> | ||
#*{{kbd|reg delete "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\regedit.exe"}} | #*{{kbd|reg delete "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\regedit.exe"}} | ||
