In win98 I used to be able to execute .reg files by double clicking them.

[TungFree]

In win98 I used to be able to execute .reg files by double clicking them.

In XP they open a text file. What do I need to open the reg file with to execute it, and enter a registration key with a path.

 

[MrChad]

In Explorer, go to Tools / Folder Options / File Types.

Find the REG files and click advanced.

You should have a Merge action with the following properties.

Action: Mer& ge (no space)
Application used to perform action: regedit.exe "%1"
Use DDE: Checked
Application: regedit
Topic: System

 

[corkyg]

.reg

 

[TungFree]

You should have a Merge action with the following properties.Action:
Mer& ge (no space)
Application used to perform action: regedit.exe "%1"
Use DDE: Checked
Application: regedit
Topic: System

Yes I have all that

 

[MrChad]

Originally posted by: TungFree

You should have a Merge action with the following properties.Action:
Mer& ge (no space)
Application used to perform action: regedit.exe "%1"
Use DDE: Checked
Application: regedit
Topic: System

Yes I have all that

Under Tools / Folder Options / File Types, is the "Opens With" value set to Registry Editor?

 

[TungFree]

.reg

Corkyg

I did search for the file regedit.exe and then rightclicked on the .reg file and had it open it with the regedit.exe, and all is fine now

Thanks so much for the link