Fix Cannot Import the Specified File Is Not a Registry Script You Can Only Import Binary Registry
0Fix Cannot Import the Specified File Is Not a Registry Script You Can Only Import Binary Registry
Commands Used:
DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:C:\RepairSource\Windows /LimitAccess
sfc /scannow
When you try to import a registry file (.reg) by double-clicking it or by using the Import option from within the Registry Editor, the following error occurs. As a result, the .reg file is not imported.
Registry Editor
Cannot import filename.reg: The specified file is not a registry script. You can only import binary registry files from within the registry editor.
Some users are failing to import registry files. When trying to do the same, an error message saying Cannot import file: The specified file is not a registry script appears. In this tutorial, we are going to see how you can fix the issue and import your registry.
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
cannot import the specified file is not a registry script
cannot import specified file is not a registry script
the specified file is not a registry script
the specified file is not registry script
You can usually import a registry file to enable features or undo changes made to your Windows registry. However, during the import process, you may encounter the "Registry Editor cannot import file" error.
Often, this error is triggered due to a formatting error in the registry script. Other issues include temporary glitches, third-party software conflict, and permission issues. Here we show you how to fix the "Registry Editor cannot import file" error in Windows.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.