To resolve this issue, we will change the security permissions for the Windows registry keys and subkeys. This guide deals with the Windows Registry Editor. Follow the steps carefully to avoid complications.
How do I fix the Registry Editor could not set security key currently selected error?
Note: An error in the Registry Editor can break important system functions. Therefore, before taking any steps in troubleshooting the registry editor could not set security in the key selected error message, it is advisable to first create a system restore point.
1. Start your computer in Safe Mode
This puts the computer in Safe Mode and troubleshoots the registry editor could not set security in the key selected error. To exit Safe Mode after fixing this error, restart your machine or follow the steps below:
2. Enable the built-in Admin user account
SPONSORED
3. Set registry key permissions
You have successfully claimed ownership of the registry key. However, you have to also change the permission of the keys to remove the registry editor could not set security in the key selected error.
3.1 Change registry key permissions
The Windows registry is a sensitive space because it contains files that control the working of everything on the computer. Because of this, strict restrictions are in place to prevent modification, deleting, or even accessing the keys and subkeys. To fix the Registry Editor could not set security key currently selected or some of its subkeys error you get on the system, you have to assign yourself rights to it using the guides here. Lastly, remember to either back up the keys or create a system restore point before attempting this fix.
SPONSORED
Name *
Email *
Commenting as . Not you?
Save information for future comments
Comment
Δ
