This article explains how to connect to the remote registry of a computer on your home or office network. It also contains information on how to enable the remote registry service in Windows. This information applies to all popular versions of Windows, including Windows 11, Windows 10, and others.
How to Fix 'Failed to connect to remote registry' Issue on Windows 10
Remotely connecting to another computer’s Windows registry isn’t something you’ll do on a regular basis, if ever, but with the Registry Editor you can, assuming a few things are in order. Regardless of the reason, it’s very easy to access a registry over your local network at home or work.
Time Required: It should only take a minute or two, assuming the remote computer is working, connected to your network, and performing the needed service (more on this below).
Open the Registry Editor by running regedit from a command-line interface in Windows, such as the Command Prompt or Run dialog box.
