How to Create a Shortcut in Regedit

Saving a shortcut to the registry makes working with the computer easier.

The simplest way to create a standard shortcut to the registry is simply to right-click on the desktop, create a shortcut, and type "regedit.exe." This will provide one-click access to the whole registry. The problem arises when you want to click on a shortcut to go to a specific place within the registry. The regedit.exe command does not provide a command line switch to achieve this. However, this can be achieved with the help of additional software.

Things You'll Need

• 12Ghosts™ JumpReg software

Instructions

1. Download and install JumpReg. The software includes all the logic and conditions necessary in order to navigate to a specific key in the registry.

2. Run the program from the tray icon. The tray icon allows navigation to the specific registry key.

3. Click on the appropriate icon from the software in the tray to create a shortcut to a specific registry key. The software allows creation of shortcuts to be placed anywhere on the desktop. Once a shortcut is created, it automatically runs the register editor and navigates to the specified key.

Tips & Warnings

• There are many ways to create shortcuts to specific keys contained within the registry. It can be achieved via the use of programming language such as Java and VBscript. It is also possible to find scripts to use in a browser. Try looking for "add-ons" in the browser of your choice for relevant utilities.

References

• 12Ghosts™ JumpReg