Microsoft just released a new version PowerToys, “toolbox” for the most demanding Windows users – although in fact anyone can take advantage of the advanced features that these little tools bring with them – and it brings almost no news, except for one that is not yet ready for action, but judging by those who have already been able to test it , promises: Registry preview.

Its name says it all, right? So, along with a bunch of fixes that end up making up the bulk of this PowerToys update, it comes Registry Preview, the new Windows registry editor which would be destined to replace the classic editor in the near future or at least complement it, even if the latter does not make much sense a priori: with a single application that works well, it is more than enough. Or he should.

According to the preview they publish on TechRepublic, Registry Preview would be a good choice for this because it “simplifies the process of viewing and editing the contents of the standard Windows Registry Editor.”

According to what they say, Registry Preview allows users to simplify the process of viewing the contents of the Windows registry and making changes directly from the toolwhich bypasses the standard editing tool.” It would simply be a more accessible alternative for those who delve into the Windows registry on a regular basis, so everything seems to indicate that yes, sooner rather than later it will be the reference for those tasks.

Registry preview | Image_ Technical Republic

However, and as you remember in the publication, it should be noted that editing the Windows registry is not stupid, and without knowing what you are doing, you can mess with it in the system and cause serious problems. On the other hand, many times it is the only way to touch this or that, and without any other method, the process will continue to be used no matter what.

Therefore, while redundant is not the best strategy, it may be that the classic registry editor remains as is for those who need it from time to time, and this new registry preview is reserved for advanced users or those who use the tool more often , because PowerToys must first be known before being installed.

If you want to see a bit more of Registry Preview, check out the linked article; but note that the title preview is not for decoration: it is a the application is currently under development without a stable version. We’ll check it out when I have it. In the meantime, you can download the new version of PowerToys on GitHub.

If you’ve never touched one and are in doubt, this is pretty much all you need to know about PowerToys. And it also doesn’t hurt to learn how to back up the Windows registry.