Registry Editor Could Not Set Security Key or Some Subkeys

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Registry Editor could not set security key currently selected or some of its subkeys the error message you get when you work with protected registry keys or subkeys. The protection of theWindows Registryis not a fault; it is protected by default and only editable by the Windows system itself.

To resolve this issue, we will change the security permissions for theWindows registrykeys and subkeys. This guide deals with theWindows RegistryEditor. Follow the steps carefully to avoid complications.

How do I fix the Registry Editor could not set security key currently selected error?

Note:An error in the Registry Editor can break important system functions. Therefore, before taking any steps in troubleshooting the registry editor could not set security in the key selected error message, it is advisable to firstcreate a system restore point.

1. Start your computer in Safe Mode

This puts the computer in Safe Mode and troubleshoots the registry editor could not set security in the key selected error. To exit Safe Mode after fixing thiserror, restart your machine or follow the steps below:

2. Enable the built-in Admin user account

3. Set registry key permissions

You have successfully claimed ownership of the registry key. However, you have to also change the permission of the keys to remove the registry editor could not set security in the key selectederror.

3.1 Change registry key permissions

The Windows registry is a sensitive space because it contains files that control the working of everything on the computer. Because of this, strict restrictions are in place to prevent modification, deleting, or even accessing the keys and subkeys.

To fix the Registry Editor could not set security key currently selected or some of its subkeys error you get on the system, you have to assign yourself rights to it using the guides here. Lastly, remember to either back up the keys or create a system restore point before attempting this fix.

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Registry Editor Could Not Set Security Key or Some Subkeys#

How do I fix the Registry Editor could not set security key currently selected error?#

1. Start your computer in Safe Mode#

2. Enable the built-in Admin user account#

3. Set registry key permissions#

3.1 Change registry key permissions#