Microsoft PowerToys, a free set of utilities for Windows 10 users, has introduced a new feature called Registry Preview, which allows users to preview registry file contents before importing them. Registry files contain instructions that modify the Windows registry, which stores system and application settings.
Importing registry files can change various aspects of Windows behavior, such as appearance, performance, security, and compatibility.
Registry Preview lets users view the contents of registry files in a graphical user interface (GUI) without opening them in a text editor or importing them directly. Users can also compare the registry file contents with the current registry values and see what changes will be made if they import the file.
The feature is currently in preview mode and is available in PowerToys version v69 or later.
Microsoft has stated that the feature is still under development and may have some bugs or limitations. The company welcomes feedback and suggestions from users on its GitHub page. Users can enable the feature by going to PowerToys > Plugins > Registry Preview and turning on the toggle switch.
PowerToys is an open-source project that was revived by Microsoft in 2019 after being discontinued in 2010. It offers various tools to enhance Windows functionality and productivity, such as FancyZones, Color Picker, Image Resizer, Keyboard Manager, PowerRename, and more.
PowerToys is designed to be customizable, with users able to choose which tools they want to use and customize their settings. The app can be downloaded from GitHub.
