All Questions
Tagged with windows-registry permissions
63
questions
2
votes
0
answers
20
views
Some keys created under HKEY_CURRENT_USER do not receive ACL for the current user
I've banged my head against this case for the past few weeks, but couldn't find any explanation - my application creates keys under HKCU\Software\[app_name]\[inner_app_key], but I've received a number ...
- 21
0
votes
0
answers
265
views
Change User name in Windows 10 by Editing Registry
I tried to changed my User name in Windows 10 buy making registry edits. I am having some problems and I want to see if there are some other edits that I need to make the rectify these problems.
I ...
0
votes
0
answers
2k
views
How do I set the owner of a registry key using powershell?
I'm trying to modify the permissions of a registry key, however before I can do that I need to change the owner of that key.
Is it possible to do that using a powershell script? I've seen that you can ...
0
votes
1
answer
2k
views
Access denied when adding key to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE using bat file, adding to HKEY_CURRENT_USER works fine
I need to add a new registry key to the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsRunTime\AllowedCOMCLSIDs.
I tried running a following bat script:
@echo off
REG ADD "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\...
0
votes
1
answer
498
views
Trouble with registry key updating/uninstalling iTunes
I am trying to update iTunes and the updater fails. So I then decided to manually download the installer, however it then throws an error saying it could not open the registry key HKLM\Software\...
- 404
0
votes
1
answer
2k
views
Regedit - Access denied after changing user name
I'm facing the next issue; I recently changed the name of my user folder on Windows 10 (following the steps in this thread: https://superuser.com/a/949072/1665912) I didn't made a clean install on ...
- 3
-1
votes
2
answers
1k
views
Why is it difficult to delete Avast Antivirus? Is there a permission bug in windows?
I just uninstalled avast via its own uninstaller and I realized there is some empty folders and registry record that it left. I tried to delete them with normal methods but I could'nt. so I re-...
2
votes
1
answer
2k
views
Enable Windows Defender Tamper Protection using PowerShell or C#
I understand completely that it's not possible to disable tamper protection programmatically, as this would defeat the point. Though, seeing as it's possible with an InTune or Endpoint license, then ...
- 183
2
votes
1
answer
3k
views
How can I change Win 10 protected registry entries?
I'm trying to disable Windows Real-time protection on Win 10 Home Edition, following this tutorial, I reached this point:
where I get the Error: error writing the value's new contents, I also tried ...
- 203
1
vote
0
answers
549
views
Startup script can't read registry
I am trying to run a (PoSh) script as SYSTEM (i.e. at startup, via SCCM or otherwise) that needs to read some protected registry keys, and it can't see them.
A normal user doesn't have permission to ...
- 378
0
votes
0
answers
109
views
Why receiving "Access is denied" error message when trying to modify Windows Registry using "Registry Finder" application?
In the Registry Finder application (a third-party tool), I am receiving "Access is denied. (5)." error messages when trying to perform a bulk search and replace of the Windows registry on a ...
- 8,439
0
votes
0
answers
197
views
Windows 10 (10.0.14393); how to set registry permissions
I am attempting to fix an "IndirectSound" install so it works with an ancient game called Caesar III. The instructions say I have to modify the registry, so I created a restore point and ...
- 207
0
votes
1
answer
131
views
Fine-tune local useracc in Windows to have admin set of permissions WITHOUT being part of built-in Admin group?
Making changes to specific registry parts requires admin rights REGARDLESS if you have permission to edit these keys or value set explicitly. This means that if I want to make some changes to a very ...
- 21
1
vote
0
answers
393
views
Restrict nfs server access from windows client for domain users
I have an NFS server setup in Linux (Domain joined) and I'm trying to access the NFS share from windows clients.
I have seen https://superuser.com/a/399212/502713 to set the registry entry for the ...
- 123
0
votes
1
answer
385
views
how to execute cmd as admin within a .reg file to change ownership
I'm struggling to get this working properly. This .reg when imported works on the surface, however upon execution im greeted with "This security ID may not be assigned as the owner of this object"
I ...
- 1,095
1
vote
0
answers
315
views
Where does Windows store permissions for the Registry
Every Windows Registry key has a permissions list to specify which user(s) can read or modify the key.
Where is this list stored?
Is it the same location for Windows 7 and 10?
Is there any way, ...
- 8,439
1
vote
0
answers
61
views
Unwanted new permission automatically added to a Windows's Registry key
I have a specific problem with my Huawei Matebook M5 and the audio software (Dolby Audio X2), essential to have a good audio on speakers. This problem is also specific to the Lenovo Y700 laptop.
This ...
- 11
1
vote
0
answers
84
views
Strange name(s) in Windows Permission Settings for a registry key
I was following this article to try to remove a particular warning. The keys cannot be removed without changing the permissions and that's when I came across this.
Google tells me it's German. ...
- 161
0
votes
0
answers
414
views
How to allow the Guest user account to modify HKEY_CURRENT_USER in Windows XP?
As of Windows Vista, the Guest user account can add new registry keys under HKEY_CURRENT_USER.
On Windows XP, however, it's not possible. You get the error "Access denied".
Is there any permission, ...
- 3,140
3
votes
1
answer
162
views
Registry auditing for disconnected users
What I would like to get is Windows events for registry changes. Now, I found this manual where in one of the steps of setting the events, the audit configuration of the registry key must be edited (...
- 265
1
vote
1
answer
1k
views
Windows 10 update 1803 apparently revoked `net stop` and `sc config` access
Scenario:
Bandwidth on my network is scarce, so I've had a batch script linked on my desktop to terminate greedy services, Windows Update and Delivery Optimization being the worst and most frequent ...
- 133
0
votes
1
answer
2k
views
Cannot change registry permission
I cannot change permissions in the registry even from an Administrator account. Can anybody tell me how I can do this? See below all is grayed out.
- 1
0
votes
0
answers
224
views
How to reset user permissions on system files and registry keys to the state when Windows was installed?
I currently have Windows 10 Pro version 1803 (build 17134.254) installed.
Thing is, I did some stuff to user permissions on some files and registry keys and I believe I might have also affected some ...
-1
votes
2
answers
2k
views
Windows 10 - Can't remove 'Account unknown' permissions on HKLM
This is an offshoot of trying to fix UAC from re-enabling itself at logon after changing registry keys. I'm trying to remove all write permissions to the HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\...
- 409
3
votes
2
answers
4k
views
How to fix "Deny Everyone" permissions in registry
So here's a spicy one for you guys...
I changed permissions on a registry folder (HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Keyboard) to "Deny Everyone". I had a good reason for doing it (long story) but it ...
0
votes
1
answer
2k
views
Unable to set new owner of system in Registry
I am trying to set myself as the owner of the systems file in the Windows 10 Registry to enable Task Manager. I am not the admin so when I click Apply I am given the message:
Unable to set new ...
- 1
0
votes
1
answer
742
views
Need help on deleting a registry folder/key from Windows 10 Ent. 1709
I have a folder/key located under
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\{F0D63F85-37EC-4097-B30D-61B4A8917118}
I would like to delete it but ...
- 77
1
vote
1
answer
480
views
How can I log in to my hidden Windows user account?
I was able to hide my account through regedit. The account I hid is my only admin account. I left a standard account open but I can't log back in to my account now. Everything I have tried isn't ...
- 11
1
vote
2
answers
13k
views
Completely remove Adobe Flash leftover files and registry keys
I've noticed some leftover registry keys from Adobe Flash although I removed it months ago:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Macromedia
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Macromedia
I tried to ...
- 393
3
votes
1
answer
4k
views
Take ownership of registry key via registry script?
I have come across some registry edits/hacks I'd like to make. however, it appears that you have to take control of some registry keys before you can make the edit. In the articles, this is a manual ...
- 1,989
1
vote
0
answers
4k
views
Registry key access denied even with correct permissions
I'm running a clean install (only several days old) of Windows 10 home 64 bit, and I encounter issues accessing a particular registry key. When the Office VBA editor (32 bit process under my own ...
- 129
1
vote
0
answers
1k
views
SettingSyncHost.exe using 50% processor due to denied Registry access
I have a Surface Pro 4 which has had the same issue twice now: after logging in SettingSyncHost.exe starts using more and more processor until the fans trip and I notice it running at about 50%.
The ...
- 153
0
votes
0
answers
3k
views
Registry Key Permissions Broken - How to Recover Access
I was recently looking for a solution to stop Dropbox from fighting with Svn for priority over the ShellIconOverlayIdentifiers in the system registry.
One solution was to set the permissions on the ...
- 226
0
votes
2
answers
636
views
Searching for Windows registry entries by permissions
I recently went through and changed some registry entries so that only I had ownership and access. I suspect one or more of the changes resulted in a software installation failing. The installation ...
1
vote
1
answer
218
views
Installer fails registry access permission
I'm running an app install that gives a lot of "Error opening registry key with all access" messages. I run the install under my admin account and I have full permissions in regedit. As a work-around, ...
Jan Huus
0
votes
1
answer
336
views
Script to implement advanced registry key permissions?
Is it possible to add advanced registry key permissions via a script?
ie:
HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Defaults\FirewallPolicy
MpsSvc – Query Value, Set Value, Create SubKey, ...
- 21
2
votes
1
answer
23k
views
Access denied when modifing value of registry key [run as admin & owner of key]
So i found out that i cant really modify value of the registry , whatever i do with my permissions i cant get it to work from command line (I need to do this from command line since i want to use ...
- 133
4
votes
1
answer
4k
views
ShellIconOverlayIdentifiers Windows Delete/Rename OneDrive Keys
I'm currently dealing with ShellIconOverlayIdentifiers in Windows, where I'm trying to delete (or rename) some OneDrive keys in the registry. I'm using Windows 10 64-Bit, admin account. Since only a ...
- 209
1
vote
1
answer
9k
views
Restore default Windows registry permissions for services section
I have a problem with registry permissions. During using my PC it freeze because of SSD controller issue. After rebooting and replacing SATA for SSD - PC was able to recognize SSD and start Windows 8....
- 115
0
votes
1
answer
559
views
Change Windows permissions on single registry key
Is there a way to restrict access to a single registry key for a specific application? Dropbox keeps resetting my shell overlay icons on every update and it's driving me bonkers (well it got a bit ...
- 168
0
votes
0
answers
476
views
How to get permissions to modify registry keys in System\DriverDatabase\DriverPackages
It says I don't have permission to modify these keys. I typed sudo but it just made fun of me.
Anyone know how I can get back at it?
- 313
1
vote
0
answers
372
views
Why is Powershell able to change registry values regardless of registry permissions?
Using Windows 8.1 Enterprise. Through Regedit I removed permissions from Administrators and even System for the key HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings.
I was under the ...
- 111
0
votes
1
answer
2k
views
Trouble deleting registry using CMD
I am trying to delete the following registry key via CMD but am getting "ACCESS DENIED"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Pastel
The above registry cannot be deleted manually as it ...
- 33
4
votes
1
answer
18k
views
Setting registry permissions with Powershell
I have a registry key that I need to take ownership of and then set a permission set on. I'm able to take ownership, but when setting the permission, it only applies to the very top level of the ...
- 103
1
vote
0
answers
541
views
Windows 8.1 Single Language: Access is denied (hosts file and registry)
Just switched from windows 7 to 8.1 (New machine scanned for viruses, Antivirus temporary disabled) and discovered that windows doesn't allow access to large amount of its files that were easily ...
- 111
4
votes
1
answer
5k
views
Granting access to a registry key in HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class
I have some commercial software that is protected by a 3rd party soft license. This week the 3rd party licensing failed and I tracked it down to when it was trying to access this registry key:
HKLM\...
- 1,261
0
votes
0
answers
641
views
registry changes not being retained after reboot
My Windows 7 user account is an administrator.
In regedit, I remove some entries from HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
After I reboot, the entries are back again.
The entries I ...
- 2,831
0
votes
0
answers
654
views
restricting registry write permissions not preventing manual changes from reverting to defaults at boot Win8.1
It might help understanding what I'm trying to do in order to contextualize my question, so here goes.
I'm trying to hack the realtek sound jacks on my mobo to have the front audio stream routed out ...
- 101
2
votes
1
answer
4k
views
Change registry permission of 3 keys does not work with regini
I'm preparing a batch script that should help me to remove 3 keys from the registry. Unfortunately nobody has permission to edit the keys, except for TrustedInstaller.
To execute my reg file that ...
- 803
2
votes
1
answer
4k
views
Grant Admin rights to an entire registry Hive?
There is a way via a CLI or GUI application to grant Admin rights to ALL the keys/Values of an entire registry Hive (like System, SAM, ntuser.dat, etc)?
The problem is that I'm using the Dism tool ...
- 1,632