Returns a list of the next tier of subkeys and entries that are located under a specified subkey in the registry. This guide lists the documented syntax and parameters for reg query; check Microsoft Learn for version, role and execution-context requirements.
reg query <keyname> [{/v <valuename> | /ve}] [/s] [/se <separator>] [/f <data>] [{/k | /d}] [/c] [/e] [/t <Type>] [/z] [/reg:32] [/reg:64]The linked Microsoft Learn article is the upstream authority. Availability may depend on Windows release, role, optional feature or interactive tool context.
Syntax pattern from Microsoft Learn; replace placeholders and choose only one documented alternative before use.
reg query <keyname> [{/v <valuename> | /ve}] [/s] [/se <separator>] [/f <data>] [{/k | /d}] [/c] [/e] [/t <Type>] [/z] [/reg:32] [/reg:64]| Option / clause | Description |
|---|---|
<keyname> | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
/v | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
<valuename> | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
/ve | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/s | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/se | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
<separator> | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
/f | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
<data> | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
/k | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/d | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/c | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/e | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/t | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
<Type> | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
/z | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/reg:32 | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/reg:64 | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
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