Open REG file

REG files: what are they and how do I open them?

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.reg file type #1: Windows registry file

Files that have reg extension are saved registry entries for Microsoft Windows.

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REG file is a registration file used by the Windows Registry to store settings that can be used to back up and restore configurations.

It contains registry path and value information and can be created by exporting values from the Windows Registry Editor.

Double-clicking a REG file will update the Windows Registry with any settings or configurations specified in the file.

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Windows Registry Editor

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Microsoft Windows

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.reg file type #2: Registration Information

A reg file extension is related to some programs that are used it for Registration Information files.

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The reg file extension is sometimes used for files that store any registration key, serial number, and other user registration information for a certain program, created when registration is completed.

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What is the meaning of a file extension?

File extensions are characters that appear after the dot in a computer file's name. For example, the file "unknown-file.reg" has the file extension "reg". This is used to identify which program should open the file or what file type it is.
File extensions help you organize and manage files. They provide a quick and easy way to identify and associate the file type with the appropriate software.

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