Registry Workshop Changelog

What's new in Registry Workshop 5.1.0

Sep 15, 2022
  • Added support for keeping scroll position of registry list when executing back/forward command.
  • Removed defragment and backup/restore features on Windows 10 or above to avoid problems.
  • Minor improvements and fixes.

New in Registry Workshop 5.0.1 (Feb 8, 2017)

  • Added support for remembering the last active pane window.
  • Fixed a bug that caused missing .reg file extension when exporting regsitry.
  • Fixed a bug that caused not asking to save after using function "Mark As Delete".
  • Fixed a bug when handling registry key with spaces at beginning or end.

New in Registry Workshop 5.0.0 (Jan 15, 2016)

  • Added High DPI Support on Windows 8.1 and Windows 10.
  • Removed support for Windows 2000.
  • Added support for closing a registry tab by double clicking on it.
  • Minor improvements and fixes.

New in Registry Workshop 4.6.3 (Mar 8, 2014)

  • Fixed a bug when exporting registry key with invalid filename characters.
  • Fixed a bug when displaying find results.

New in Registry Workshop 4.6.2 (Jan 15, 2013)

  • Fixed a bug when using backspace to edit the name of key or value.

New in Registry Workshop 4.6.1 (Jan 3, 2013)

  • Added support for jumping to the Wow6432Node or non-Wow6432Node equivalent by context menu or shortcut key (Shift+~).
  • Added support for moving up to the parent key in registry list by pressing backspace.
  • Added "Effective Permissions" tab under advanced security settings of registry key.
  • Fixed a bug when displaying context menu on multi-monitor system.
  • Fixed bugs when backing up or defragmenting registry in Windows 8.

New in Registry Workshop 4.6.0 (Apr 9, 2012)

  • Added support for replacing Unicode strings in binary data when replacing with same length string.
  • Added support for displaying the old data of modified value in undo history.
  • Added support for jumping to the registry entry from undo history.
  • Added support for changing the font color in tree views and list views.
  • Minor improvements and fixes.

New in Registry Workshop 4.5.0 (Jun 6, 2011)

  • Added support for displaying the value data in the Find Results window if the value name is matched.
  • Added support for resizing the Edit String dialog.
  • Improved the performance when expanding all sub keys of a registry key.
  • Minor improvements and fixes.

New in Registry Workshop 4.3.0 (Sep 24, 2010)

  • Added an option to disable the tooltips in Favorites window.
  • Added shortcut key (Ctrl+R) to replace in find results 1.
  • Fixed a bug when importing .reg files.
  • Fixed a bug when open container folder with UNIX style path.
  • Fixed a bug in docking framework.

New in Registry Workshop 4.2.5 (Jul 17, 2010)

  • Fixed a bug when importing .reg files.
  • Fixed a bug when exporting registry.
  • Fixed a bug when jumping to a CLSID.

New in Registry Workshop 4.2.3 (Sep 30, 2009)

  • Fixed a bug when displaying icon for default registry value.

New in Registry Workshop 4.2.2 (Sep 30, 2009)

  • Fixed bugs when backing up or defragmenting registry in Windows 7.

New in Registry Workshop 4.2.1 (Sep 30, 2009)

  • Fixed a bug when searching registry.

New in Registry Workshop 4.2.0 (Jul 9, 2009)

  • Added support for manipulating symbolic links.
  • Added support for saving current registry list to a csv (comma delimited) file.
  • Added support for skipping failed keys when deleting registry entries.
  • Added support for clearing all MRU history on exit.
  • Added a menu item to check for updates.
  • Added '/n' command line option to connect to network registry.
  • Allowed address bar to accept registry paths separated by '/'.
  • Allowed address bar to accept registry paths in Native API namespace. (RegistryMachine and RegistryUser)
  • Added confirmation when clearing bookmarks or resetting default layout.
  • Added shortcut key (Ctrl+~) to jump to the HKLM or HKCU equivalent.
  • Added shortcut key (Ctrl+E) to export selected keys/values.
  • Added shortcut key (Ctrl+T) to toggle topmost state.
  • Added shortcut key (Ctrl+Q) to load hive.
  • Added shortcut key (Ctrl+W) to unload selected hive.
  • Added shortcut key (Ctrl+Back Mouse Button) to go up one level.
  • Added shortcut key (Back Mouse Button) to go to the previous key in visitation history.
  • Added shortcut key (Forward Mouse Button) to go to the next key in visitation history.
  • Added shortcut key (Middle Mouse Button) to close a registry tab by clicking on it.

New in Registry Workshop 4.1.0 (Jul 9, 2009)

  • Added support for creating new value of arbitrary type.
  • Added support for setting default value of registry key to arbitrary type. (only works when the default value is not set)
  • Added support for deleting parent key of search result by context menu.
  • Added support for modifying registry entries by force if the "Try to open registry keys by force if access is denied" is checked.
  • Added shortcut key (F8) to jump to the same registry entry in local registry when editing registry file, remote registry or mobile registry.

New in Registry Workshop 4.0.2 (Jul 9, 2009)

  • Fixed a display bug in the Favorites window.
  • Fixed a bug that caused the properties dialog to freeze.
  • Minor improvements and fixes.

New in Registry Workshop 4.0.1 (Nov 19, 2008)

  • Fixed a bug that caused the program to hang when exiting.
  • Fixed a bug that caused the properties dialog to freeze.
  • Fixed a bug when parsing registry path in address bar.