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Regedit not Saving Changes: Force The Changes With 3 Methods
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Updated onMarch 18, 2024
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YourRegistry Editoris one of the most powerful utilities on Microsoft Windows OS. This makes it quite a pickle when regedit is not saving.
However, you are not alone; many Windows 10 users have complained of the same problem. Let us help you through it this article.
Why won’t regedit save changes?
If regedit is not saving, the below factors are likely to have caused the problem:
We will now show you a few essential solutions to get through regedit not saving.
What can I do if regedit is not saving?
1. Update permissions
After the permissions are updated, you can save entries or changes to the Registry Editor.
2. Run an SFC scan
As an alternative, you can always use a dedicated solution to repair this Registry issue and solve it once and for all.
3. Disable antivirus
As you can see, this problem, like mostregistry issues, can be fixed with a few clicks. Note that we have not written the solutions in any particular order, and we expect that you try what seems most appropriate to your situation.
We hope that our article helped you to solve the saving issues. If you found this article useful, please comment in the comment section below.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina Dinita
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Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.