Here is a compilation of some useful registry fixes for Windows 7/8/Vista/XP. I might add more fixes as more issues come in. If you have a specific request, please be sure to add it in the Comments section.
| # |
Description |
REG Fix |
OS |
| 1 | Error 1719 Windows Installer Service Could Not be Accessed, when installing applications. | Download | Windows 7 |
| 2 | Windows Security Center Service missing after Malware attack | Download | Windows 7 |
| 3 | Event Log Service missing “The specified service does not exist as an installed service” | Download | Windows 7 x64 |
| 4 | Library (.library-ms) file association and icon missing | Download | Windows 7 |
| 5 | Cannot Enable the Menu bar in Internet Explorer 9 Beta (Bug) | Download | IE9 Beta |
| 6 | Windows Installer Service missing | Download | Windows 7, Windows 10 |
| 7 | Fix ExplorerFrame.DLL Registration in Windows 7. Resolves various UI problems. | Download | Windows 7 |
| 8 | Restore Device Manager Snap-In to Computer Management Console | Download | Windows 7/Vista |
| 9 | Restore Missing Windows Firewall Service (MpsSvc) to Services MMC | Download | Windows 7 |
| 10 | Restore Missing Windows Firewall Authorization Driver (MpsDrv) | Download | Windows 7 |
| 11 | Restore Missing Base Filtering Engine Service (BFE) to Services MMC | Download | Windows 7 |
| 12 | Fix “Open With” Error “This file does not have a program associated with it” | Download | Windows 7 |
| 13 | Restore Missing “Details” tab to File/Folder Properties | Download | Windows 7 |
| 14 | Restore Missing BITS (Background Intelligent Transfer Service) from Services MMC | Download | Windows 7 |
| 15 | Fix File Association Error When Double-clicking CD or DVD drive | Download | Windows 7 |
| 16 | Add “Scan with Windows Defender” Option to Right-Click Menu | Download | Windows 8 |
| 17 | Fix Error “The Snipping Tool is not working on your computer right now” | Download | Windows 7 |
| 18 | Restore Missing Windows Search (WSearch) Service to Services MMC | Download | Windows 7 |
| 19 | Restore Missing Internet Connection Sharing (ICS/SharedAccess) to Services MMC | Download | Windows 7 |
| 20 | Restore Missing Windows Update Service (wuauserv) to Services MMC | Download | Windows 7 |
| 21 | Restore Missing Windows Modules Installer (TrustedInstaller) to Services MMC | Download | Windows 7 |
| 22 | Restore Missing “Default” user folder | Download | Windows 7 |
| 23 | Fix .MP4 thumbnail previews not generated in Windows 7 | Download | Windows 7 |
| 24 | Fix Duplicate Drives (Removable) Shown in Windows 10 File Explorer left pane | Download | Windows 10 |
| 25 | Microsoft Edge Close Tabs Warning On Exit (Enable) | Download | Windows 10 |
| 26 | Restore missing “Multimedia Class Scheduler” to Services MMC | Download | Windows 7 |
| 27 | Restore Missing Internet Connection Sharing (ICS/SharedAccess) to Services MMC | Download | Windows 10 |
| 28 | Restore OneDrive Pinned Icon to the Navigation Pane | Download | Windows 10 |
Do you have a specific tweak or .reg file — e.g., a Service registration? Please let us know that in comments.
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#12 worked great for a persistent and obscure problem. Thanks!
this is great fixed my problems perfect
any ideas?
in my laptop with Windows 7 pro just missing Windows defender not exist any more, in control panel dont have icon Windows defender
can´t run Windows defender because is not exist any more
How do run the .reg file. Don’t see any instructions re #14 BITS
@David: You’d like to check out this How to use .REG files (Registration Entries) in Windows?
#2, #20, All works on Windows 7 x86 for Defender and Update. Thank you, sir.