How to Fix Registry Editor Crashes on Windows 10

Registry Editor crash occurs upon launch, while changing permissions of subkeys, finding information into string values and several other occasions. In most cases, your computer is infected by a virus that has overwritten the original RegEdit file. However, incomplete installation or incompatible theme software,

corrupt user profile, corrupt system files, incorrect Registry settings may also cause this issue. In this case, you should scan your computer for possible Registry errors. Download and scan your computer with an efficient registry optimizer now for better computing experience.

Scan for Virus

Your computer has been infected by an antivirus. It has also affected the original RegEdit file by either overwriting it or infecting it. Download a good Antivirus software such as Kaspersky Internet Security, Avast Free and perform a thorough system scan.

Uninstall Theme Software

A failed installation of theme software or incompatible theme software might have caused this issue. Go to the recently installed programs list and remove your theme software.

1. Click Start, and then Settings.
   
2. Click the System icon in the new screen.
   
3. Click the Apps & features tab.
   
4. It’ll take a couple of seconds to load the list of all installed programs. Type the  name of the Theme software or alternatively located it from the list.
5. Click the Theme software and then click Uninstall.

Attempt System File Checker

Scan your system files for corruption. SFC will automatically scan and overwrite corrupted version of Registry Editor tool.

1. Press Windows Key + X; choose Search option.
2. In the Search box, type Command Prompt.
   
3. Right-click Command Prompt from the Search Results and choose Run as administrator.
4. Type the following command and press Ener to execute it:

• SFC /SCANNOW

Create a New User Profile

Existing user profile/ account files might have gone corrupt. Create a new user account, switch to that account and try again.

1. Press Windows Key + X; choose Control Panel.
2. Click User Accounts category, and then User Accounts sub-category.
   
3. Click Manage another account link.
4. Click Add a new user in PC settings.
   
5. If you want to add a new family member account, click Add a family member. Otherwise, click Add someone else to this PC.
   
6. Follow the on-screen instructions.
7. After creation of the new account, press Windows Key + X; choose Shut down or sign out | Sign out.

   

8. Log-in through the newly created user account.

Use Safe Boot Feature

Safe Boot is a state of loading limited resources during Windows boot interval. Hence, the virus or conflicting program that causes RegEdit crashes won’t be loaded.

1. Press Windows Key + R; type MSCONFIG and click OK.
2. Click the Boot tab.
3. Select the Safe boot checkbox.
   
4. Select Minimal option.
5. Click Apply, and then OK.
6. Restart your computer.

Merge Registry Entries

Some users have reported that the issue got fixed after merging the entries (point # 3 below) in the Registry. Create a Registration File and add new entries.

1. Click Start button on the Taskbar.
2. Click All Apps | Windows Accessories | Notepad.
   
3. Copy-paste the following text in the Notepad:
   Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-3443910272-680828281-3805887909-1000\Software\Classes\Local Settings\MuiCache\ED\52C64B7E]“@C:\\Program Files\\Intel\\Intel(R) Management Engine Components\\Lang\\Resource.dll,-20000″=”Intel Management Engine”
4. Click File, and then Save as.
5. Specify a name for your file, for example, RegFix.reg.
6. Select All Files from the File Types drop-down box.

   

7. Click the Save button and exit.
8. Open the newly created Registration File.
   
9. Click Yes to merge all entries into the Registry.

Replace RegEdit App

Your instance of the Registry Editor has been corrupted. Windows 10 setup creates a new folder named Windows.OLD that contains previous installation files. Use the following command-lines to obtain administrative privileges and copy the old instance without replacing the new file.

1. Open elevated Command Prompt.
2. Execute the following commands:
   • takeown /f “C:\Windows\regedit.exe”
   • icacls “C:\Windows\regedit.exe” /grant “%username%”:F
   • rename “C:\Windows\regedit.exe” “regedit.exe.old”
   • copy C:\Windows.OLD\Windows\Regedit.exe C:\Windows\regedit.exe
   • exit
3. Restart your computer.