What feature or improvement do you think would benefit Files?

Native Registry Integration - The ability to browse, edit, and manage the Windows Registry directly within Files, including support for .reg files as editable containers.

Benefits:

• It can eliminate switching between File Explorer and regedit
• Enables direct .reg file editing (preview/modify without external tools)
• Seamless drag-and-drop between registry and filesystem

Requirements

• Registry Navigation:
  • Add a Registry root node in the sidebar (tree view)
  • Support paths: HKLM:\, HKCU:\ (PowerShell-style) and native \\REGISTRY\ format
• .reg File Handling:
  • Open .reg files as "virtual folders" (read/edit contents in structured view)
• Cross-Operations:
  • Copy/paste registry keys ↔ .reg files (auto-convert formats)
  • Drag-and-drop export/import (e.g., drag HKLM\Software to Desktop → creates backup.reg)
• Safety & UX:
  • Admin elevation prompts for modifying actions
• Context Menus:
  • "Load/Unload Hive" for offline registry editing
  • "Export as .reg" for key backups

Files Version

3.9.1.0

Windows Version

10.0.26100.4652 Workstation

Comments

My Inspiration: Similar to PowerShell's reg-editiong feature but with graphical UX.