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Questions tagged [windows-registry]

The Windows Registry is a hierarchical database that stores configuration settings and options on Microsoft Windows operating systems. It contains settings for low-level operating system components as well as the applications running on the platform.

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How can I add to a registry key

I need to create a script to run on a server that I do not have access to. I need the script to append a string to an existing string value (Type = REG_SZ). The script cannot just replace the entire string with a new value as I don't know what is…
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Making sure a batch is run with admin privileges

We use batch files to do simple installations of COM servers - mainly a few file copies and regsvr32s. Since regsvr32 writes to the registry's local machine hive, the batch must be run with administrative privileges. I'd like to be able to recognize…
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Extracting registry information from files in c:\windows\system32\Config* and profile ntuser.dat

I have an old windows disk that got winrot under Win Pro XP/32. I installed a new disk and did a fresh install of Win 7/64. After that successfully completed, I reattached the old windows disk. I'd like to retrieve certain registry settings from…
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Check registery key value on multiple clients

Is there any way or a tool to check a specific registry key value, for multiple clients on a network almost 2000 pc ? Thanks
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Creating Custom admx templates to deploy registry settings

I've got a 2k3 functional level domain environment. I'd like to use group policy to deploy a few registry settings. I know that this can be done through GP Preferences client side extentions (which means deploying and validating the deployment of…
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Remove creator owner permissions on a registry key using a security template

Is there any way to remove the permissions of the "creator owner" object on a registry key using security templates? It seems like you can either allow or deny objects permission using the template, but not clear a permission... so I'm not sure how…
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Is there a way to reliably backup and restore a complex network configuration on Windows XP?

I have some Windows XP laptops (10+) that host a ad-hoc WIFI network connection to wireless PDA devices. The laptop itself is connected via a 3rd party VPN radio network. The radio network itself seems to be reliable. If one small thing goes…
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Windows Registry creating users

can i create local users just using windows registry? i write the programm wich help me to migrate my from one computer to another. When i work with domain user i can save it settings with windows registry and saving ProfileImagePath folder. now i…
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Setup of SQLServer 2008 want to reboot

I want to setup a sqlserver 2008 developeredition on my windows-vista notebook but the setup-check want me to reboot first. But this doesn't help after reboot the setup want a reboot again. I got the tip: You can open Regedit, and modify this…
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Techniques for removing orphaned programs in Windows

Inspired by the questions on removing orphaned services and force-removing windows services, what techniques do you use to remove traces of an application from Windows? Traces include things like Leftover files in system folders / Program…
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Windows 7 Updates installed in registry

Does any one know where the information about Windows 7 Updates is stored in the Registry because its no longer in: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/Microsoft/Windows/CurrentVersion/Uninstall
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Where is the Windows registry on a server accessible from?

What's the security risk of storing a password in the registry in plain text? How can you get at it unless you already have admin access, in which case it's a moot point? (I'm only asking because I'm trying to figure out a workaround for a problem…
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Registry key not found migrating dns zones at Windows Server 2012 R2

We are trying to migrate all DNS zones to a new server. The old server is Windows Server 2012 R2, the new one is running Windows Server 2019. We are following the steps: Microsoft Guide We cannot find the "Zones" folder, when we try to do the 5…
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If I've already created a registry entry on 2 servers, when I roll it out to the rest of the estate via Group Policy , is it "Update" or "Create"?

If I've already created a registry entry on 2 test servers, when I roll it out to the rest of the estate via Group Policy , do I choose "Update" or "Create"?
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Registry option "do not use proxy server for local addresses"

I just create a gpo to configure proxy with this registry options: https://theitbros.com/config-internet-explorer-11-proxy-settings-gpo/ HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings]: ProxyEnable (REG_DWORD) =…
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