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Registry Search Tool

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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  • ✘ Discontinued and no longer updated.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  • Status: Discontinued (No longer maintained)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).