Windows 10: Registry Files

Greetings,

I would like to change the double click behaviour of .reg files in Windows 10, so that when I double click, the file opens for editing. When opening file and folder options, there is no longer a file type tab. Is there a registry hack or another settings dialogue I can use?

Thanks for your help,
Graham

:)

 

Registry file

You might need to perform a repair upgrade:

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/wiki...

 

Registry file.

I am in the process of following your direction but I read some where on the web that by doing this you would need your product number to install. This Toshiba Satellite has no number. Upon checking with them on the web they say they can't furnish one.
It is embedded in the mother board. I'll just have to wait and see what happens.

I realize that millions of Microsoft customers have had no problem with the download but I won't believe that there are many like me who are having more than enough trouble.

Thank you again to everyone who has responded to my plea for help.

 

Hello gfd, *Smile

If you like, you could right click on a .reg file, and click/tap on Edit to do so instead.

If you change the default app of .reg files to say "Notepad", it'll open in Notepad to edit it, but you you will no longer be able to merge the .reg file.

 

Thanks Brink. I thought there was an option in earlier Windows to make edit the double click result. Probably my imagination. My main concern was merging incorrect or incomplete information into the registry. Having said that, there is a warning after the double click.

Thanks again,
Graham

 

You're most welcome. *Smile