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Registry Explorer vs Total Registry: catalog facts
Registry Explorer	Total Registry
Free Free to download; the author accepts support through GitHub Sponsors and PayPal.	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.
Windows	Windows
Opens multiple hives side by side Reads locked registry files	Shows the real Registry, not just the standard view Sort the list view by any column
Windows only and requires .NET 9 Aimed at forensic analysis rather than everyday registry editing	Windows only Editing the Registry carries risk if you do not know what a key does
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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