Registry Keys Base location according to version of Crystal Reports:.If both keys set, Crystal Reports will take the value from HKEY_CURRENT_USER. Registry settings in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE applies to all Users on the machine, but the HKEY_CURRENT_USER applies only to the User currently logged in to the machine. Most of the Registry keys found in the table below could be set in both locations: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE and HKEY_CURRENT_USER. Crystal Reports Registry Keys Base Location:.For more information, see the SAP Knowledge Base Article 1323322 Use the Microsoft Registry Editor at your own risk. Using the Microsoft Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems. WARNING: The following involves editing the registry.