How to Fix Registry Errors on Windows 11?

The Windows Registry is a database of files where all the information critical to the Windows operating system is stored. The data includes low-level settings, user settings, and everything else that makes both the hardware and software function appropriately. Thus, if anything happens to the registry, the computer starts to show errors. By learning how to fix registry errors on Windows 11, you can make your computer up and running smoothly again.

How to fix registry errors on Windows 11

1. Run the SFC scan– The System File Checker is a free tool by Windows. It will check for the corrupted system file and accordingly try to restore them. The SFC scan is run using the Command prompt. Here is how it is done:

• Open the Start menu
• Type ‘cmd’ in the search bar and choose the appropriate option
• Type sfc /scannow and press Enter

As soon as the command is given, a scan would start to weed out the corrupted files and simultaneously fix the issues causing the registry error in your Windows 11 computer.

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2. Run the DISM scan– It is similar to the SFC scan. While SFC works to fix system files, the DISM scan tries to fix the errors in the hard drive. Follow the steps given below to run the DISM scan:

• Open the Start menu
• Type ‘cmd’ in the search bar
• Launch an elevated Command prompt
• Type the command ‘Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth’  and press Enter

The scan will last a few minutes during which the command prompt shall restore all the errors it would find.

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3. Go for System Restore– This is also a free tool by Windows. It lets your computer restore back to that point when everything was working properly.

Microsoft describes, “System Restore takes a “snapshot” of some system files and the Windows registry and saves them as Restore Points. When an installation failure or data corruption occurs, System Restore can return a system to working condition without you having to reinstall the operating system. It repairs the Windows environment by reverting to the files and settings that were saved in the restore point.”

Here is how it is done:

• Open the Start menu
• Type ‘system restore’ in the search bar and click on the option below ‘Best match’
• The ‘System Protection’ tab will be highlighted under the ‘System Properties’ dialog box, if not click on the said tab
• Choose System Restore
• Select the Restore Point you would like your computer to go back to
• Follow the instructions appearing on the screen to finish the process

If the System Restore button is greyed out, then it means that there is no Restore Point to go back to. In order to create a restore point for future use, follow the method given below:

• Open the Start menu
• Type ‘create a restore point’ in the search bar and click on the option below ‘Best match’
• The ‘System Protection’ tab will be highlighted under the ‘System Properties’ dialog box, if not click on the said tab
• Hit the ‘Create…’ button
• Type a description or give a name for the restore point
• Click on ‘Create’
• System Protection would start with the process of creating a restore point, which may take some time, and accordingly shall display a success message upon completion

• Click ‘Close’ on the popup window

4. Replace broken regedit.exe– You would have problem accessing the Registry executable file in Windows 11 if the said file is damaged. It can be replaced with a new file to check if that helps. The process is mentioned below:

• Click on the search icon n the Taskbar
• Type in ‘command prompt’
• Choose the option ‘run as administrator’ on the right side of the screen

• Run the commands ‘takeown /f “C:\Windows\regedit.exe’ and ‘icacls “C:\Windows\regedit.exe” /grant “%username%”:F’ and press ‘Enter

• Now press the Windows + E keys to open the ‘File Explorer’
• Navigate to ‘C: \Windows’
• Find the ‘regedit.exe’ file and rename it ‘regeditOLD.exe’ and restart the computer

5. System Reset– If nothing has worked till now then factory reset is the only option left to fix the corrupt registry. Do the following to get it done:

• Open the Start menu
• Type ‘factory reset’ in the search bar and click on the option below ‘Best match’
• Click ‘System’ on the left panel if not selected already
• Scroll down to find ‘Recovery’ on the right panel if not already visible on the right side
• Select Reset PC
• Choose between the options ‘Keep my files’ and ‘Remove everything’ depending on your requirements

• Choose between ‘Local install’ and ‘Cloud download’
• Make any additional changes as per requirements and click ‘Next’
• Select ‘Reset’ to finish the process

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Hopefully, the issues with your computer will be fixed now since you know some of the popular ways of how to fix registry errors on Windows 11. Share with others if you find the information useful and write to us if you need any further help on this topic.