diff --git a/volatility/plugins/windows/hivelist.py b/volatility/plugins/windows/hivelist.py
index 17f66cfa5..2eacf2e9d 100644
--- a/volatility/plugins/windows/hivelist.py
+++ b/volatility/plugins/windows/hivelist.py
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ from volatility.framework.renderers import format_hints
 from volatility.framework import exceptions
 
 class HiveList(plugins.PluginInterface):
-    """Lists the processes present in a particular memory image"""
+    """Lists the registry hives present in a particular memory image"""
 
     @classmethod
     def get_requirements(cls):