In this article, we will discuss how to edit registry settings of other users in Windows 10 without logging into each account separately. This technique can also be applied to Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 7. You need to be logged in as an administrator to make changes to the Windows Registry.
Registry Settings Backup Edit Registry Settings for Other Users without logging in Loading Another User using Registry Editor Conclusion
Registry Settings Backup
Before changing the registry settings, it is always recommended to back up your registry settings. Now before you edit or make any changes to the registry settings, you might want to consider backing up the settings, so you can always go back to the previous settings if you regret the changes you make. Follow the steps below to do this:
Open the Run dialog by pressing the Windows key+R Type regedit into it and press enter. Now, in the registry settings, go to Computer –> file, right click and select Export.
Now choose the location you want to save it and it will be saved with .reg extension
Edit Registry Settings for Other Users without logging in
To load the registry hive for another user, you will need to use the reg load command in the command prompt. Here are the steps to load the registry for another user.
Loading Another User using Registry Editor
Conclusion
These methods can be highly effective if you want to test some registry changes. You can change the registry settings of another user without damaging your main user account. You can also revert any changes to the other user by simply restoring the registry backup. Hopefully, this has been a learning experience for you. If you have any questions regarding making changes to the Windows Registry, please let us know in the comments below. For what purpose do you want to change the other user’s registry settings?
