Edit Remote Windows Registry

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From Server 2008 R2

Ensure Remote Registry Service is Running on Remote System

  • Open MMC Window
  • File -> Add or Remove Snap-ins
  • Select Computer Management then click "Add"
  • Another computer -> Enter IP or hostname -> Finish
  • Services and Applications -> Services
  • Ensure Remote Registry is enabled

Edit the Remote Registry

  • Open the local regedit.
  • File -> Connect Network Registry
  • Enter the domain hostname of the remote system -> Check Names -> Ok.
  • Make sure you do not accidentally edit the local Computer registry.