Load Registry Hive

This command loads a registry hive from a given file path, and mounts it as a subkey of HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE or HKEY_USERS.

You would typically use this command to manually load a user's registry hive file, NTUSER.DAT, from that user's profile folder.

Hive File Path

Provide the full file path of the registry hive to load.

Root

Select the root key for the load operation.

Key

Type the name of the subkey to load the hive at.

Upon a successful load, all keys and values of the loaded hive shall become immediately accessible under this new root to the entire system, including all external applications.

Target Computer (optional, Native Engine only)

To load the hive to the local computer, leave this field empty. To load the hive to a remote computer, enter the computer name in this field. The remote computer must have the Remote Registry service enabled and started.

 Note

• To safely save the changes made to the hive loaded by this command, call the Unload Registry Hive command when you are finished working with your hive.