The registry editor is for advanced computer users. It can be used to modify information about vital system components and programs. This tutorial describes how to open the registry editor, known as regedit, in Windows 8.
- Right-click on the start button. (Assuming you have updated to Windows 8.1 by this time. If you haven't, then get to it! It's free.)
- Click Run.
- Type in regedit.exe and press OK.
- Click Yes if prompted about user account control.
- The registry editor will open, and you can browse and modify all the files you want.