[How to] Use Notepad to delete certain registry keys

Generally speaking, wen can use the .reg file to add new values to the registry. But if we want to delete some registry key, we need to open registry editor and find the key branch step by step. And now, here is a way to delete the certain key or value as long as you know the directory.

For example, if we want to delete the following key branch named vista123:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Vista123
Vista123”=dword:00000001

,just create a new document text, and copy the following content to it:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Vista123]
“Vista123”=-

And now save as a .reg file and double-click on it.

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