Running a registry or the REG file as an administrator on Windows 11/10 isn’t complicated. And there are four quick methods to do so.

Cannot import C:<file-name>reg: The specified file is not a registry script. You can only import binary registry files from within the registry editor.

From a Quick Look-like file preview to editing registry files easily, PowerToys has a lot to offer.

However, File Pilot and many other third-party file managers don’t offer this option. To set them as the default file explorer on Windows, you need to manually edit the registry. Even for apps ...