Registry DeleteEx v1.4

Registry DeleteEx is a small Windows OS software application that can delete
locked registry keys and locked registry values via a kernel-mode driver. Some malware may lock/protect registry keys by changing the registry permissions or by using API hooking techniques. With this little tool you can successfully delete almost any registry key and value that can’t be deleted with Regedit or via traditional methods. Use this tool with caution, if you delete system registry entries your PC may fail to properly boot.

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For Windows 7 SP1, 8, 8.1, 10, 11 (32/64-bit)

Delete Locked Registry Keys

Delete locked registry keys and values that show errors like “Cannot delete registry key” or “Error while deleting registry key”. It’s very frustrating when you encounter “locked” keys/values because they absolutely refuse to be deleted, even in cases when you run as Admin and even take ownership of the key itself. Regardless of security permissions in place, this tool can effortlessly delete locked registry keys and values.

Delete Registry Keys

Effectively delete mostly any locked registry key and locked registry value with ease.

Cannot Delete Key

Delete registry keys that show errors such as “Cannot delete key: Error while deleting key.”

Powerful Deletion Method

The program uses multiple strong and powerful methods to delete locked registry keys and values.

Malware Removal

This tool can be particularly useful to delete registry entries locked by nasty malware or rootkits.

Simple Usage

Just open the program, enter the registry key to delete and click the "Delete" button.

No Spyware/Adware

The program is free from spyware, adware or other pests, nothing extra is installed.

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[07-Apr-2024] - v1.4.0.0

+ Improved deletion of locked registry keys
+ Improved installer and uninstaller scripts
+ Ask to create a system restore point
+ Updated NoVirusThanks License Manager to latest version
+ Minor fixes and optimizations

[04-Mar-2023] - v1.3.0.0

+ Improved support for high-DPI
+ Improved installer and uninstaller scripts
+ Updated NoVirusThanks License Manager to latest version
+ Font Segoe UI is now used on all UI elements
+ Minor fixes and optimizations
+ Updated internal libraries

[15-May-2022] - v1.2.0.0

+ Improved support for Windows 11
+ Application is no longer signed with SHA1 code signing certificate
+ Added button "Paste" to easily paste the registry key/value from clipboard
+ Added button "Clear" to clear the registry key/value editbox
+ By default the program runs in 30-days trial mode
+ Automate product activation via setup.exe command-line /LICENSEKEY=
+ Integrated NoVirusThanks License Manager 
+ Improved installer/uninstaller script
+ Changed End User License Agreement (EULA)
+ Minor fixes and optimizations

Version	1.4
Last Updated	April 07, 2024
Operating System	Windows 7 SP1, 8, 8.1, 10, 11 (32/64-bit)
License Type	Shareware
Setup File Size	~44 MB
Install Size	~10 MB