Prevent Access to Registry Editing Tools on Windows 10

Use the Group Policy Editor or the Registry Editor

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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The Windows 10 registry is an important database that holds crucial settings, and in this article, we’ll show you how to prevent access to registry editing tools on your PC.

For more info, check the guide below.

How can I disable access to Registry editing tools?

1. Using Group Policy Editor (Windows 10 Pro/Enterprise/Education)

1.PressWindows key + Rat the same time on your keyboard to openRun.

Typegpedit.mscin the dialog box and hitEnter.
TheLocal Group Policy Editorwill open.
Now, in the left panel, navigate toUser Configuration > Administrative Templates > System.
In the right section you will see aPrevent access to registry editing toolspolicy. Double-click it.
In the new window that appears, selectEnabled.
ClickApplyand thenOK.

You can prevent access to the Registry via the Group Policy Local Editor. It is a built-in tool that allows you to configure PC settings. What you have to do is open this tool and enable thePrevent access to registry editing toolsPolicy.

Don’t have Group Policy Editor on Home Edition of Windows? Enable it with this trick!

2. Use Registry Editor

Fewusersreported that theycan’t access Registry Editoron their PC. If that’s the case, be sure to check our guide for that issue.

There you go, these are the best ways to prevent access to registry editing tools on your PC, so feel free to try them both.

If the process got you confused or you have any additional questions, feel free to drop them in the comments section below.

Prevent Access to Registry Editing Tools on Windows 10#

How can I disable access to Registry editing tools?#

1. Using Group Policy Editor (Windows 10 Pro/Enterprise/Education)#

2. Use Registry Editor#

Prevent Access to Registry Editing Tools on Windows 10

How can I disable access to Registry editing tools?

1. Using Group Policy Editor (Windows 10 Pro/Enterprise/Education)

2. Use Registry Editor