Win 7 Registry Repair Command Prompt: A Step-by-Step Guide

The Remote Registry service is a crucial component of Windows operating systems, allowing administrators to access and manage registry settings on remote computers. However, in some cases, the Remote Registry service may stop working properly, leading to errors when trying to connect to the registry of a remote computer. This article will guide you through the process of starting the Remote Registry service using the command prompt and services.msc.

Starting Remote Registry Service with Command Prompt

To start the Remote Registry service using the command prompt, follow these steps:

1. Open a command prompt as an administrator by right-clicking on the Start button and selecting 'Run as administrator.'

2. Type the following command to start the Remote Registry service: net start remoteregistry

3. Press Enter to execute the command.

Alternatively, you can use the sc config command to configure the Remote Registry service to start automatically:

1. Open a command prompt as an administrator.

2. Type the following command to configure the Remote Registry service to start automatically: sc config remoteregistry start= auto

3. Press Enter to execute the command.

Starting Remote Registry Service with services.msc

To start the Remote Registry service using services.msc, follow these steps:

1. Click on the Start button and type 'services.msc' in the Search bar.

2. Right-click on the 'Remote Registry' service and select 'Properties.'

3. In the Properties window, click on the 'Startup type' dropdown list box and select 'Automatic.'

4. Click OK to save the changes.

Connecting to Remote Registry

Once the Remote Registry service is started, you can connect to the registry of a remote computer using the following steps:

1. Open the Registry Editor by typing 'regedit' in the Run dialog box or by searching for it in the Start menu.

2. In the Registry Editor, click on the 'File' menu and select 'Connect to another computer.'

3. Enter the name or IP address of the remote computer and click OK.

In this article, we have covered how to start the Remote Registry service using both the command prompt and services.msc. We have also provided instructions on how to connect to the registry of a remote computer using the Registry Editor. By following these steps, you should be able to resolve any issues with connecting to the registry of a remote computer in Windows 7.

Final

In some cases, you may need to restart the Remote Registry service temporarily to resolve connectivity issues. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Open a command prompt as an administrator.

2. Type the following command to stop the Remote Registry service: net stop remoteregistry

3. Press Enter to execute the command.

4. Wait for 10-15 seconds and then type the following command to start the Remote Registry service again: net start remoteregistry

5. Press Enter to execute the command.

By restarting the Remote Registry service, you should be able to temporarily resolve connectivity issues and regain access to the registry of a remote computer in Windows 7.

Win 7 registry repair command prompt