Quick Edit the Command Prompt (Windows NT/2000/XP)
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Quick Edit allows you to easily cut and paste text in the command prompt window using the mouse. The ability to use the Edit menu options is still possible.
Open your registry and find the key below.
Create a new DWORD value, or modify the existing value called 'QuickEdit' using the settings below.
Exit your registry, you may need to restart or log out of Windows for the change to take effect.
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|  | (Default) | REG_SZ | (value not set) | |
|  | QuickEdit | REG_DWORD | 0x00000001 (1) | |
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| HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Console |  |
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| Settings: |
User Key: [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Console]
System Key: [HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Console]
Name: QuickEdit
Type: REG_DWORD (DWORD Value)
Value: (0 = disabled, 1 = enabled)
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Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. We cannot guarantee that problems resulting from modifications to the registry can be solved. Use the information provided at your own risk.
Last Modified: August 5, 2002
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