Details on the HKEY_USERS Registry Hive
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HKEY_USERS, sometimes seen asHKU, is one of manyregistry hivesin theWindows Registry.
It contains user-specific configuration information for all currently active users on the computer.
How to Get to HKEY_USERS
LocateHKEY_USERSfrom the left pane.
SelectHKEY_USERSor expand the hive using the small arrow or plus icon to the left.
It’s always a good idea to make a backup of any registry keys that you plan on editing.
Don’t See HKEY_USERS?
For example, you might need to collapseHKEY_CLASSES_ROOTandHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINEin order to see the HKEY_USERS hive.
SeeHow to Load a Registry Hiveif you need help.
The HKEY_USERS.DEFAULT subkey is the exact same as the HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-18 subkey.
It’s also important to know that HKEY_USERS.DEFAULT is used by theLocalSystemaccount, not a regular user account.
