The Registry Editor could not set security in the key currently selected, or some of its subkeys" error fix / registry you don't have permission to view current permission settings
The above error happens when you or some program tries to change permissions on some registry keys in Windows Vista or Windows 7. Here is the fix.... Download PsExec.exe to your desktop (IMPORTANT!) Go Start and in "Start search" type in: cmd Hold CTRL and SHIFT keys, press Enter. Command prompt window will open. Copy and paste following command: "%userprofile%\desktop\psexec" -i -d -s c:\windows\regedit.exe Press Enter. Registry Editor will open. Now you'll be able to change permissions for any key.