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- How do I force delete registry keys?
- Why can't I delete a registry key?
- How do I force delete a registry key in PowerShell?
How do I force delete registry keys?
Open the Registry Editor by selecting Start, Run, typing regedit and clicking OK. Navigate your way to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall. In the left pane, with the Uninstall key expanded, right-click any item and select Delete.
Why can't I delete a registry key?
This issue can be caused if you attempt to delete a registry key that contains embedded null characters. These characters aren't visible when viewing the registry entry.
How do I force delete a registry key in PowerShell?
To delete the registry key using PowerShell, we can use the Remove-Item command. Remove-Item command removes the registry key from the path specified. For example, we have the registry key name NodeSoftware stored at the path HKLM, under the Software key.
