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Accessing and managing the Windows Registry is done with the Registry Editor, the interface designed to view and edit the registry’s hierarchical database. The registry stores configuration settings for Windows and installed applications, organized into keys and values. Registry Editor provides a tree-like view to navigate, create, modify, or delete those entries, making it the appropriate tool for direct registry changes. Other tools serve different purposes: Task Manager handles running processes and system performance, Event Viewer shows logs, and Disk Management manages drives and partitions. Editing the registry should be done carefully, because incorrect changes can affect system stability and behavior.