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Rename And Delete

You can rename or delete both keys and values.

Rename​

  1. Select the key (in the tree) or value (in the value list) you want to rename.
  2. Press F2, or choose Rename from the context menu.
  3. Type the new name and press Enter.

Renaming a key keeps all of its subkeys and values. Renaming a value keeps its type and data.

The default value cannot be renamed

The unnamed (Default) value of a key always exists and cannot be renamed or removed. You can only change its data.

Delete​

  1. Select the key or value to remove.
  2. Choose Delete from the context menu, or press Delete.
  3. Confirm the prompt.

Before You Delete​

Deletion takes effect immediately in the registry.

Deleting a key removes everything inside it

When you delete a key, all of its subkeys and values are deleted as well. If you might need the data again, export the key branch to a .reg file first — you can re-import it later to restore the data.

If a delete or rename fails, you may not have sufficient permission on that key. See Manage Permissions.