How is merging registry file different than manually updating the registry value?

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If I want to update the value for a registry key, I can manually change the value or I can use a .reg file by doing RightClick -> Merge. Will there be any difference if I use either one of them instead of the other?

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Feb 23 '16 at 06:07

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There's no difference AFAIK. Additionally, you can double-click a .reg file to import/merge it into the registry as well.

answered Feb 23 '16 at 06:07

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How is merging registry file different than manually updating the registry value?

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