What is registry redirection?

The registry redirector isolates 32-bit and 64-bit applications by providing separate logical views of certain portions of the registry on WOW64. The registry redirector intercepts 32-bit and 64-bit registry calls to their respective logical registry views and maps them to the corresponding physical registry location.

How can I run 32-bit registry on 64-bit application?

To view or edit 64-bit keys, you must use the 64-bit version of Registry Editor (Regedit.exe). You can also view or edit 32-bit keys and values by using the 32-bit version of Registry Editor in the %systemroot%\Syswow64 folder.

Where is Wow6432Node in registry?

What’s the Wow6432Node under the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE registry subkey? A. The Wow6432 registry entry indicates that you’re running a 64-bit version of Windows. The OS uses this key to present a separate view of HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE for 32-bit applications that run on a 64-bit version of Windows.

What is the difference between Regedit and regedt32?

There is no difference, regedit.exe is the actual registry editor and regedt32.exe is simply an alternative (backwards compatible, i.e. for old Windows NT programs to use) way to run regedit.

What is WOW64 mode?

The WOW64 emulator runs in user mode. It provides an interface between the 32-bit version of Ntdll. dll and the kernel of the processor, and it intercepts kernel calls.

What is the difference between HKEY_CURRENT_USER and HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE?

The main difference between HKEY_CURRENT_USER and HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE is what they pertain to. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE holds information that is relevant to the computer as a whole while HKEY_CURRENT_USER contains information that is specific to the user.

Where do I find Hkey?

How to Get to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

  1. Open Registry Editor. Executing the regedit command in the Run box is a quick way to get there.
  2. Locate HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE on the left-hand side of Registry Editor.
  3. Double-click or double-tap HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE to expand the hive, or use the small arrow to the left.

Is Wow6432Node 32 or 64-bit?

The Wow6432Node registry entry is a special Windows entry used to support 32-bit applications that run on a 64-bit version of Windows.

Is Wow6432Node 64-bit or 32-bit?

The Wow6432Node registry entry indicates that you are running a 64-bit Windows version. The operating system uses this key to display a separate view of HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE for 32-bit applications that run on 64-bit Windows versions.

How do I know if WOW64 is enabled?

In the Advanced Designer, on the Project page, click Advanced. The Advanced view opens. 2. In the Windows WOW64 Emulator Settings area, select the check boxes for the elements that should allow WOW64 redirection.