Windows 10: Registry folder removed after reboot

Hi everyone,


I am using Windows 10 and I have the problem that a specific directory inside my registry disappears after reboot.


I am currently playing a game Starsector that uses the registry to store my serial key and all options I change inside the game. All those information are stored inside the registry folder: Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\JavaSoft\Prefs\com\fs\starfarer


However, every time I reboot my machine everything beneath Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\JavaSoft\Prefs\ disappears and I have to do the activation and option changes of the game again.


The problem does not seem to be the game itself since noone else ever experienced the issue and the game is quite old already.


I am not really familiar with the registry, what could be the reason that a certain directory is emptied each time I reboot?


Thanks a lot in advance!


Best regards,

Alex

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