RegScanner

Going through your registry can be a bit of an arduous task, especially when you don't really know where to look and what to look for. The built-in Windows Registry Editor is not particularly hard to use, but finding something specific can be a bit vexing when you're starting out.

There are some third-party alternatives to improve upon that, however, and the functions provided by RegScanner make it a utility worth looking into if you ever felt the need for a more precise and robust registry finder. Find specific strings, display only the values of interest to you, choose to scan particular keys, and much more.

It may all seem confusing at first, but the scanning options available here are deep for a reason. When you want to get to a certain registry string, knowing as many details about its whereabouts can help narrow down your search.

The app provides you with tools to track your registry keys of interest even when you lack certain information about them. For instance, you can have the scanner only account for certain registry types and base keys, as well as employ a time filter.

After finishing a scan, the found strings will be presented to you. Double-clicking on a key will bring up its location in the Windows Registry Editor. You're also given the ability to examine the properties of a key, and the program can also generate an HTML report, allowing you to view the results in a different format.

What's most interesting in the HTML registry report is the data section, where you can find more details about your keys. Viewing them in the Properties menu is also possible.

If you find yourself often navigating through the registry, trying out RegScanner might be worth your while: the convenience it provides over the first-party Windows solution is reason enough to consider it.