Windows 10: Resetting registry

So I was trying to move my downloads and documents folder from my OneDrive folder to another location on my SSD. I tried this method but it didn't work. I forgot to make a backup of my registry files before I made these changes. Now, some of my applications, like Steam, and games won't launch. I tried manually revert the changes in the registry files but it still didn't work. Do I need to reset my PC? Will that reset my registry files?

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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.

 

Registry change being reset

Step 2 - Yes those Permissions are not as they should be. System is OK as Windows sets that one to Full control for many things. Users should only have Read & execute - that's what protects the folder, what forces the Admin prompt when you change anything in the folder.

Step 4 -
Trigger - Log on.
The problem might be that you have not set the General pane, Run with highest privileges. This is required because the Registry key you are dealing with is only changeable by Admins.



- While you are there you can also check that you have not changed the setting for Run only when user is logged on
- If that does not fix it then zip the xml up then you'll be able to post it.

Denis

 

registry fix

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

As per the description, I understand that you are facing some issues using Windows 10.

I would like to know some information.

• 
  What registry fix are you trying to run?
  
• 
  What is the exact issue that you are facing?
  
• 
  Have you taken a backup of all your data?
  

I would suggest you to take a backup of all your data before doing any changes in the registry keys. If you do any incorrect changes to the registry you won’t be able to boot the computer.

Disclaimer: This section, method, or task contains steps that tells 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 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/ )

How to back up and restore the registry in Windows.



Please let us know the information in brief. We will be glad to assist you further.