Registry Data File
General Information
| Title | RGD File Extension |
| Extension | .rgd |
| Full Form | Registry Data File |
| File Type | Data File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store registry data |
| Additional Functions | Import, Export |
| Features | Text-based, Key-value pairs |
File Characteristics
| Quality | N/A |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| System Configuration | Yes |
| Tweaking Windows | Yes |
| Backup | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Registry corruption |
| Best Practices | Backup, Verify content |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | N/A |
| Latest Windows | Windows 10 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .reg, .hiv |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Registry Editor |
Included with OS | Windows |
 RegEditX |
Commercial | Windows |
| Registry Workshop |
Commercial | Windows |