How to Reset the Windows Registry to Default

Reset the Windows Registry to Default

A ton of values that make your operating system run in a certain way is consisted by the Windows Registry. For cool fixes or customizations to issues, editing the Registry is the only way to make the change many times.

Nevertheless, while editing the Registry if you accidentally screw up, you can cause some serious problems with your system.

Before you make any Registry edits, it’s a good idea to make a restore point. You can also backup Registry entries. So if the operation goes south, you have a copy to restore. Nevertheless, you’re probably looking for a way to reset the Registry, if you’ve done neither of these things and damage your system.

If there is no official way to “reset” only the Registry. You can use Windows built-in refresh tools to get everything back to normal. In the Start Menu, Type Reset. Tap Reset This PC to enter the appropriate menu.

You will find several options for getting a clean start with Windows here. The Reset This PC header is the one we’re looking for. This option lets you keep your files. On concord, reinstalls Windows with default options.

All system values when you reinstall Windows including the Registry will be back to normal. Thus, a reset is your best bet if you have damaged the Registry beyond repair. A bit of preparation prevents this drastic step. Though don’t use Registry Cleaners, and only follow editing instructions when you trust the source.