Select corrections for found registry entries

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Please refer to the Select registry entries for correction topic for information on how to select entries for correction.

Each item under the Invalid Paths node consists of three lines:
- Registry key (i.e. "[HKEY_CURRENT_USER] \registry_path");
- Parameter name and value;
- Suggested correction.

When an item is expanded, all available corrections will be shown for the corresponding entry. The program will suggest the most appropriate correction. However, if you are sure this is incorrect you can choose a different correction from the expanded list below that item. If a preferable correction is shown you can manually edit the registry key. Please refer to the Run registry editor at the selected registry key topic. Please remember to de-select the item to avoid automatic correction.

Each item under the Empty Keys node consists of two lines: (available in Expert Mode)
- Registry key;
- Suggested correction.
There are two available corrections: "Leave the entry without changes" and "Delete the empty entry". Only entries that cannot be modified by the user have the "Leave the entry without changes" message and the box is unpicked.

Each item under the Invalid Fonts node consists of three lines:
- Registry key;
- Invalid font name and file reference;
- Suggested correction.
When an item is expanded, all available corrections will be shown for the corresponding entry. The program will suggest the most appropriate correction. However, if you are sure this is incorrect you can choose a different correction from the expanded list below that item.

Each item under the Obsolete Start Menu Items consists of two lines:
- Registry key with obsolete menu item;
- Suggested correction.

Each item under the Invalid Application Paths consists of three lines:
- Registry key with the application name;
- Problem description;
- Suggested correction.

Each item under the Invalid Registered Help Files consists of three lines:
- Registry key;
- Help file name and path;
- Suggested correction.

Each item under the Invalid Shared DLLs consists of three lines:
- Registry key;
- Invalid DLL file path;
- Suggested correction.

Each item under the Run Entries consists of three lines:
- Registry key;
- Registry value, file description and file path;
- Suggested correction (if file path is invalid).

Each item under the Unused Software Entries consists of two lines:
- Registry key;
- Suggested correction.

Each item under the Invalid Known DLLs consists of three lines (parts):
- Registry key;
- Alias, description and file name of invalid DLL;
- Suggested correction.

Each item under the Invalid Registered File Types consists of three lines (parts):
- Registry key;
- Problem description;
- Suggested correction.

Different parts of an item can have different font colors. Colors can be defined in the Advanced Settings dialog. The default colors are:
Registry key and simple text - black;
Registry parameter - blue;
Registry value - cyan;
Invalid value - red;
Suggested correction - font color depends on the type of correction (see below).

Available corrections are highlighted in the following manner:
Leave the entry without changes - black;
Delete the entry - olive;
Cut invalid substring - magenta;
Found correction 1 - green;
Found correction 2 - green;
and etc.

See also the Cut Invalid Substring correction help topic.

After selecting the most appropriate corrections, you may apply registry changes by clicking the Heal button. See a screenshot.

By answering "Yes" to the confirmation dialog, the registry will be updated.

If you wish to create a backup (recommended) of the modified registry entries, pick the Save Undo File checkbox and type the path of the backup file in the confirmation dialog. You may create or choose a folder in which to save your backup.

See also:

Scan the registry for invalid entries

Select registry entries for correction

Cut Invalid Substring correction

Run registry editor at the selected registry key

Make a backup before deleting or changing registry entries

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