Registry Search Tool

Overview

Registry Search Tool was a free Windows utility designed to search for specific registry entries. It was primarily used by advanced users and security professionals to locate remnants of uninstalled software, malware-related registry modifications, and other system configurations.

Features

• Searches for specific registry keys, values, and data.
• Provides detailed search results for registry modifications.
• Allows users to manually delete or edit registry entries.
• Lightweight and portable (no installation required).
• Useful for troubleshooting system and malware-related issues.

Compatibility

Registry Search Tool was compatible with:

• Windows XP
• Windows Vista
• Windows 7

It has been discontinued and may not be optimized for modern Windows versions.

Usage

1. Download Registry Search Tool from a trusted source.
2. Run the executable (no installation required).
3. Enter a search term related to the registry key or value.
4. Start the search and review the results.
5. Manually edit or delete unwanted registry entries if needed.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• ✔ Quick and efficient registry searching.
• ✔ Portable and does not require installation.
• ✔ Useful for troubleshooting and malware removal.

Cons

• ✘ Discontinued and no longer updated.
• ✘ No built-in backup feature before modifying the registry.
• ✘ Requires advanced knowledge to safely edit registry entries.

Alternative Software

• RegScanner – A free registry scanning tool by NirSoft.
• RegEdit – The built-in Windows registry editor.
• CCleaner – A system optimizer with a registry cleaning feature.

Developer

• Company: Unknown
• Status: Discontinued (No longer maintained)

External Links

• (No official website available)
• May be found on archived software repositories (use caution when downloading).