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.REG File Extension 2 File Associations
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| File Type 1 |
Registry File (Most common) |
| Category |
System Files |
| Common? |
No |
| File Description |
Updates the Windows Registry when run; custom REG files can be created to alter different aspects of Windows; to create your own registry update file, follow these steps:
- Launch Regedit (From the start menu, select Run, type "Regedit")
- Select the section of the registry you are interested in modifying
- From the File menu, select Export
- Choose "Selected Branch" from the Export Range option at the bottom of the window.
- Save the file as a ".reg" file.
NOTE: Manually updating the Windows registry is an advanced process and should only be performed if you know exactly what you are doing; incorrect registry updates may render Windows inoperable. |
| Program(s) that open reg files |
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Windows |
 Edit with Regedit
Runs itself when the corresponding application is run |
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| Updated 2/14/07 |
| File Type 2 |
Registration Information |
| Category |
Settings Files |
| Common? |
Yes |
| File Description |
Stores registration key, serial number, and other user registration information for a certain program; created when registration is completed; referenced by the progam when opened to authenticate the user. |
| Program(s) that open reg files |
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Mac OS |
Not meant to be opened or altered |
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Windows |
Not meant to be opened or altered |
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| Updated 2/23/07 |
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