An experiment to reset Windows 10 registry keys showed that the system retains some functionality, but most programs and components do not work correctly or do not start at all.
Windows 10 Registry
Reset experiment
YouTube- The Come on Windows channel conducted an interesting experiment by resetting all Windows 10 registry keys. The results of this experiment were recorded on video without accompanying comments, which can make it difficult to understand all the nuances.
Effects of changes
As expected, most programs and functions of the operating system stopped functioning correctly or began to exhibit anomalous behavior. This is not surprising, considering that even a minor change to a single registry setting can cause serious problems.
Main problems
The most notable problem was Windows' inability to run executable files with the .exe extension, including built-in applications. This significantly limited the functionality of the operating system.
Component abnormalities
Windows 10 system components have also stopped working properly. The system characteristics displayed incorrect information about the processor, for example, the 00th generation Intel Core i7-00800H. There is no need to talk about the normal operation of programs and hardware in such a situation.
Unexpected stability
Despite the radical changes, some elements of the system continued to function. Thus, Paint and WordPad remained functional, and Microsoft Edge even launched the initial tutorial, although it crashed before opening web pages.
Comparison with previous versions
It's surprising that Windows 10 was able to boot at all under these conditions. Remembering Windows 95 or 98, which could crash even during normal operation, we can note that modern versions of Windows 10 and 11 are much more stable. They can be used for years without major failures, despite criticism in the press.
Glossary
- Windows 10 is an operating system from Microsoft released in 2015.
- Microsoft Edge is a web browser developed by Microsoft.
- Intel Core i7 is a series of high-performance processors from Intel.
- Paint is a simple graphics editor built into Windows.
- WordPad is a text editor included with Windows.
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YouTube channel Come on Windows conducted a risky experiment by resetting all Windows 10 registry keys. The results were predictably disastrous: most programs and functions stopped working or began to behave strangely, confirming the critical importance of the registry to the operation of the operating system.
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Giovanni
Wow, what an experiment! 🤯 I always thought that Windows 10 would crash immediately if there was something wrong with the registry. But it turns out she’s still holding on somehow. I wonder how long the system would last in this state?
Amelie
Giovanni, yes, amazing! But what amazes me more is that Paint and WordPad still work. I wonder why these particular programs survived? 🤔 Maybe they are somehow connected to the system in a special way?
Hans
Amelie, perhaps these programs use a minimum of resources and do not depend heavily on the registry. But the fact that Edge is trying to start surprises me. The browser is a complicated thing, isn't it? 🤨
Isabella
Guys, did you notice about the 00th generation Intel processor? 😂 Sounds like something from the future! I wonder what performance it would show in benchmarks?
Jerzy
To be honest, this whole experiment seems pointless and even dangerous to me. Why break the system? Windows 10 already works fine if you don't touch it. It would be better to do something useful than such nonsense.
Sophia
Jerzy, don't be such a grump! 😄 Experiments help to better understand how the system works. Who knows, maybe thanks to such tests Microsoft will make Windows even more stable?
Diego
Sophia is right! Such experiments can lead to interesting discoveries. For example, we now know that Windows 10 is much more resilient than we thought. This is great! 🎉
Olena
But I’m wondering how Windows 11 would behave in such a situation? 🤔 It would be interesting to compare the results. Diego, do you think it makes sense to conduct the same experiment with the new version?