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How to remove regedit error


The free file information forum can help you find out if regedit.exe is a virus, trojan, spyware, adware which you can remove, or a file belonging to a Windows system or an application you can trust.

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regedit.exe file information

The process Registry Editor belongs to the software Microsoft Windows Operating System or regedit.exe or regedit.exe or regedit.exe" -vt ndrv or Outerinfo by Microsoft Corporation (www.microsoft.com).

Description: File regedit.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 146,432 bytes (95% of all occurrence), 147,456 bytes.
It is a Windows system file. The program has a visible window. It is a trustworthy file from Microsoft. Therefore the technical security rating is 0% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:
There are different files with the same name:

  • "NeroCheck" definitely not required. Added by the DOOMJUICE.B WORM! Note - this is not the valid Ahead Nero CD burning program. Also it is not the valid Windows registry editor which resides in C:\Windows or C:\Winnt wheras this version resides in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\Winnt\System32 (WinNT/2K) or C:\Windows\System32 (WinXP)
  • "regedit" definitely not required. Added by the BRID.A WORM! Note - resides in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\Winnt\System32 (WinNT/2K), or C:\Windows\System32 (WinXP). The valid "regedit.exe" resides in C:\Windows (Win9x/Me/XP) or C:\Winnt (WinNT/2K)

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as regedit.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the regedit.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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i had 4 of them when using RegistryBooster 2 which seems to be a legit program to clean your registry of invalid things.
  LOL  
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function of regedit.exe
   
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its process of the windows registry
  john  
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Editor de Registro de Windows (Edit Register Windows)
  Manuel Romero   (further information)
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regedit error
  himanshu sahni  

Summary: 2 users think regedit.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user doesn't grade regedit.exe ("not sure about it").

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