TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION

ICT-COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICING (CSS) 10

QUARTER 1 MODULE 3

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Accessing and using Registry

NAME: ________________________________________________________ SECTION: ____________

In previous lesson, you learn how to perform Microsoft System Configuration covers Windows 10,Windows 7, and
Windows 8.1. Some methods work in all three versions of Windows, others just in one or two. For each method, we
mention the Windows version in which it works.

In this lesson you will perform another procedures in using Computer System Configuration Tools.

Window Registry Editor (regedit) - is a graphical tool in the windows operating system (OS) that allows authorized users
to view the windows registry and make changes. You can REG files or create, delete, or make changes to corrupt registry
keys and subkeys.

How to Open Regedit

A. Using the "Run" Box

1. Click the Start menu and select "Run". You can also press ⊞ Win + R in any version. If you can't open the Start menu,
see the next section.

 Windows 8 - Open the Start screen and type run, or find Run in the All Apps list.
 Windows 8.1 - Right-click the Start button and select "Run".
 Windows 10 - Right-click on the Start button logo and select "Run".
2. Type regedit into the Run box and press ↵ Enter. This will start the Registry Editor. Depending on your computer's
security settings, you may be prompted to confirm that you want to start the Registry Editor. You can also type this into

the Start search feature. Access to the Registry Editor requires administrator permissions.

3. Navigate through the registry entries. Use the menu on the left side of the Registry Editor to find the keys you need.
Many folders will contain multiple levels of subfolders. Keys in each folder will be displayed in the right frame.
4. Edit a key by double-clicking it. When you double-click a key in the right frame, a window will appear allowing you to
edit the values. You should only edit keys if you know what you are doing or are following qualified instruction.
Modifying keys will change how your system runs, and could cause Windows to malfunction.

B. Using the Command Prompt

1. Open the Command Prompt. There are several ways that you can open the Command Prompt, which allows you to
open it if something is preventing you from using one way:

 Click the Start menu and select Command Prompt. If you're using Windows 8.1, right-click the Start button and
select Command Prompt. If you're using Windows 8, you can find the Command Prompt in the All Apps list on
the Start screen.
 Press ⊞ Win+R, type cmd, and press ↵ Enter.
 Press Ctrl+⇧ Shift+Esc to open the Task Manager. Click the "File" menu, hold Ctrl, and click "Run new task".
2. Type regedit and press ↵ Enter. You can do this from any location in the Command Prompt. The Registry Editor will
open in a separate window. You may be asked to confirm that you want to open it.

3. Use the left frame to navigate through the registry. The folder tree on the left will allow you to find the key that you
need. Expand the folders to see additional subfolders. Selecting a folder will display any keys it contains in the right
frame.

4. Double-click a key to edit it. When you find a key in the right frame that you want to edit, double-click it to open it.
Be careful when making changes, as changing the wrong thing can cause Windows to malfunction.
Directions: Answer the following question briefly.
1. Enumerate the steps on how to access Registry Edit or “regedit”.

A. Using the "Run" Box

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B. Using the Command Prompt
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2. Among those ways of accessing Registry Edit, what is the least complicated?Why?
 TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION

ICT-COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICING (CSS) 10

QUARTER 1 M3 Quiz

Name : ________________________________________ Section: _______________

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer and write on the space provided.

________1. What will happen if wrong value data is entered in the edit string?

a. There is no effect the windows

b. It create Windows to malfunction

c. The system is ignoring the data

d. The editor will not proceed to any changes

_________2. How to expand the folders in the Registry Editor?

a. Click “O” to open

b. Click File tab

c. Click windows logo

d. Click the expand arrow

_________3. Which of the following figure show Run window?

________4. What is the shortcut key to open Run windows, if you wish to access Registry Editor?

a. ⊞Win + R

b. Ctrl + ⇧Shift + Esc

c. Ctrl + Alt + Esc

d. ⊞Win + P

________5. Which of the following is Registry Editor?

Directions: Arrange the following steps in accessing Regedit by putting a number before the blank provided.
______. Click the search box, or Run window
______. Type “regedit” and then press Enter
______. Click on Start Button