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# [Delete system registry subkeys and values via a .reg file](https://blog.stefanomapelli.com/delete-system-registry-subkeys-and-values-via-a-reg-file?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

You might know that on Windows machines using a .reg file you may add, update or delete system registry subkeys and values. To delete a registry subkey you need to put a hyphen in front of the subkeys path like so \[-HKEY\_LOCAL\_MACHINE\\Software\\Test\] ...

Apr 6, 2020 · 1 min read · blog.stefanomapelli.com  
Updated Jul 4, 2020  
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