paulrenno Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 If I wish to merge the registry items deleted by cc cleaner, how do I do it? After a scan, I chose to back up the registry items, in My Documents. I notice that if i right click on the file, it has an option to merge, but when i do that, i just get notepad come up with the reg items on - and thats all i can do. If i need to put the registry items back, what exactly do i do? By the way, im using vista Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeeCee Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Check if there's "Regedit" in "Open With" menu? Path Copy TeraCopy Unlocker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithuk Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 The simplest way is just to double-click on your reg file and select Yes when asked it you want to add yourfile.reg to the registry. Keith Windows XP 2002 SP3 IE 7.0 Martin2k Rorshach112 is the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeeCee Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 The simplest way is just to double-click on your reg file and select Yes when asked it you want to add yourfile.reg to the registry. Reg file can open with Notepad by default. Mine is that way, but i got "Regedit" in 'Open With' menu. Path Copy TeraCopy Unlocker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoKenny Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Reg file can open with Notepad by default. Mine is that way, but i got "Regedit" in 'Open With' menu. In the Folder containg the reg file then go to Tools then Folder Options then File Types and scroll down to REG then click Advanced then you can alter what is displayed in the right-click menu "Education is what remains after one has forgotten everything he learned in school." - Albert Einstein IE7Pro user Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulrenno Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 Thanks for all your replies. I am using an xp machine at work - which is where im having the problems. However when im home using my xp, when i r/c the reg file and select merge, it asks me if im sure i want to put the file into the registry. I think thats correct isnt it? I didnt do it, but its good to know i can when i want to. As for the works machine, i dont have regedit as an option, but what i could do is open regedit by start / run / regedit, and importing the file into it that way. i tried that and when i ran cc cleaner again, the same reg entries i previously deleted, where back again - so i must be doing it right. Can someone confirm this please - thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithuk Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Reg file can open with Notepad by default. Mine is that way, but i got "Regedit" in 'Open With' menu. To edit a reg file just right-click on it and select edit. Keith Windows XP 2002 SP3 IE 7.0 Martin2k Rorshach112 is the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulrenno Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 When I got home, i successfully managed to 'Merge' my reg file back into the registry - except, for some items, it said, which was already being used - what does that mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyneedhelp Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I can't find neither Reg.File nor Regedit, can only find : -Packages registered and -Registration Are above same as Reg.file ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 (edited) I can't find neither Reg.File nor Regedit, can only find : -Packages registered and -Registration Are above same as Reg.file ? Thanks Hello spyneedhelp, New Users Advice I am a relatively new CCleaner user myself.You seem to be quite the curious type. That's good and bad at the same time when it comes to the Windows Registry. If you are new to understanding the internals of Windows,then I would recommend not using the Registry issues fixing function of CCleaner until you learn more.This is an advanced feature of CCleaner. The average user doesn't have to do this,just use the "default" settings that come with CCleaner and only use the Cleaner function. The Registry function and Tools function should only be used by more advanced users. I do recommend that you bookmark the following links to "search", read,learn, and understand. http://www.ccleanerbeginnersguide.com/ The first place to use is the "Help and Support" feature on your Start menu.This will help you find information related to NEW WORDS and TERMS. I.E. Regedit, .reg files, Registry, Registration Entries, Install, Uninstall etc. Words and terms you can't find there can be found in Wikipedia.This is probably the best and quickest way. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Searc...arch=&go=Go More detailed and technical data can be found at MS. http://support.microsoft.com/ http://support.microsoft.com/search/?adv=1 You can always "search" the forum also. http://forum.piriform.com/index.php?s=&...ode=adv&f=0 Search Engine You may already know much of this information but it will also help other new members. Good Luck, davey Edited July 19, 2008 by davey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyneedhelp Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Hello spyneedhelp,I am a relatively new CCleaner user myself.You seem to be quite the curious type. That's good and bad at the same time when it comes to the Windows Registry. If you are new to understanding the internals of Windows,then I would recommend not using the Registry issues fixing function of CCleaner until you learn more.This is an advanced feature of CCleaner. The average user doesn't have to do this,just use the "default" settings that come with CCleaner and only use the Cleaner function. The Registry function and Tools function should only be used by more advanced users. I do recommend that you bookmark the following links and "search" for and read,learn, and understand. http://www.ccleanerbeginnersguide.com/ The first place to use is the "Help and Support" feature on your Start menu.This will help you find information related to NEW WORDS and TERMS. I.E. Regedit, .reg files, Registry, Registration Entries, Install, Uninstall etc. Words and terms you can't find there can be found in Wikipedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Searc...arch=&go=Go More detailed and technical data can be found at MS. http://support.microsoft.com/ http://support.microsoft.com/search/?adv=1 You can always "search" the forum also. http://forum.piriform.com/index.php?act=idx You may already know much of this information but it will also help other new members. Good Luck, davey Thanks. I have book mark the CCleaner beginner guide. I'm new to understand the internal of Windows, firewall, Internet explorer etc., Because my computer infect virus,i have to learn how to clean and fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Thanks. I have book mark the CCleaner beginner guide.I'm new to understand the internal of Windows, firewall, Internet explorer etc., Because my computer infect virus,i have to learn how to clean and fix it. Hi again, If your computer is infected with a "virus" you need this link also. http://forum.piriform.com/index.php?showtopic=11000 Also link to the other links provided there. (RED COLORED) Best Wishes, davey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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