Windows 10: I cannot restore a registry edit I exported

Context:

I have been trying to understand this registry hack to show the option to open both command prompt and shell using a right-click context menu.

source: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/ar...ere-shift-right-click-context-menu-experience

I first made a system restore point just in case and then also exported the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory key to make a backup. I then made a text file and copied the registry hack into it and ran it with the .reg extension.

It changed the registry and worked as intended.

Problem:I then decided I wanted to see what the registry looked like before so I tried to run my registry backup for the directory key but it wouldn't run: "some keys are open by the system or other processes, or you have insufficient privileges to perform this operation."

I right-clicked on the directory key and went to permissions and do have them, so why?

https://imgur.com/a/thbYnC4

I then did a system restore, but that took ages and I don't want to do that again : P

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Registry editing

Hello,

This issue may have occurred after one of the following situations:

• You upgrade the Windows operating system.
• You install or uninstall CD or DVD recording programs.
• You uninstall Microsoft Digital Image.

Given that, we suggest performing the methods in this article:
Your CD or DVD drive is not recognized by Windows or other programs.
The resolutions that are listed in that article may help solve some instances but not all instances of this problem.

Important:This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow
these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, refer to the following Microsoft Knowledge Base
article.

Feel free to update us with the results.

 

Editing the registry

I will suggest you to run "sfc /scannow" and "dism /online /cleanup-image /restore-health" scans in an elevated command Prompt. You should export entire registry before doing this, and for cleaning registry CCleaner is a good tool.

 

How to restore registry values?

Hello,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

You can perform system restore and check if it helps:

Perform System restore.

I suggest you to perform system restore and select a date prior to the changes which was done with the registry values and check if the issue gets fixed.

To perform System restore:

• Press Windows key + X, select
  System.
• In the left pane, click on System Protection.
• Select the option to system restore
  > next. It will show all restore points already created.
• Select the date prior to the date on which you have made the registry changes.

Registry disclaimer

To do so: Important this section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these
steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article
in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

322756 (How to back up and restore the registry in Windows )

How to back up and restore the registry in Windows



Try the above step and let us know the status of the issue. We will be glad to assist you further.

Thank you.