Question : Run regedit on an external drive

I have an external drive (actually an Acronis backup - it plugs in like a drive). I want to run regedit on that drive.

Does anyone know how to?

Eddy

Answer : Run regedit on an external drive

Instead of selecting HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE when you try to load the hive, select HKEY_USERS.  Select the file F:\Windows\System32\Config\Software (this is the HKLM\Software hive).  When promted for the key name, enter something unique like "TempSoftware".  Doesn't matter what it is, but is needs to be unique.  Then to look at the keys in the loaded hive, browse HKEY_USERS\TempSoftware.  It will actually be browsing the hive on the F: drive.  You should then be able to view/export/modify keys and values as necessary.  Ensure you unload TempSoftware when you're done.