Windows 10: Import or merge registry key not working

Discus and support Import or merge registry key not working in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; Hi, here is my problem. I exported a key (ieshims) to document folder. I made corrections using Notepad++ to some paths and saved it. I imported... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by Giclopa, Aug 28, 2015.

  1. GICLOPA
    Giclopa Win User

    Import or merge registry key not working


    Hi, here is my problem.

    I exported a key (ieshims) to document folder. I made corrections using Notepad++ to some paths and saved it. I imported the key back and everything went fine.

    The problem is that when I go back to look at my corrections in the registry, nothing is updated. The old key is shown.

    The reason I exported/imported the key is that regedit doesn't allow me to make correction of a path on the left side of the key i.e. paths.

    Would anyone tell me what could be my problem?

    :)
     
    Giclopa, Aug 28, 2015
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  2. ALEJANDRO CARRILLO JIMENEZ
    Alejandro Carrillo Jimenez Win User

    Windows mobile device center not working using windows 7

    still unable, when I follow the procedure and try to merge it says that is not a correct registry script. you can only import binary registry files from within the registry editor
     
    Alejandro Carrillo Jimenez, Aug 28, 2015
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  3. MATTEW24
    Mattew24 Win User
    Change the default action for .reg files

    Do you have tested my two keys in Win 10 Keith?

    Contrary to XP I don't know well Win 10 registry behavior so I'm wondering this ... If I merge them to the registry do the change remains limited to
    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\regfile\shell] subkey or it affects other registry keys?

    Thanks for the reply Shawn, I prefer to modify the contextual menu order not to change the default app for .reg files.
     
    Mattew24, Aug 28, 2015
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  4. ZTRUKER
    Ztruker Win User

    Import or merge registry key not working

    Can you provide the full key path please.
     
    Ztruker, Aug 28, 2015
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  5. GICLOPA
    Giclopa Win User
    Hi Rich,
    Problem fixed.
    I was going to cut and paste the content of the key for posting it in the thread and discovered that in Block Note the data was not changed. I realized that the modifications was only displayed by Notepad++. So, I made the changes using Block note, and then deleted the old key, double click one the new one and eveything worked as expected.

    Many thanks,
     
    Giclopa, Apr 4, 2018
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