Questions tagged [windows-registry]
Window 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: the kernel, device drivers, services, SAM, user interface and third party applications all make use of the Registry.
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Change Shared Drive icon in Windows 10 with Registry setting
I want to make my desktop look a little more to my liking, and that includes changing some of the icons. One of the icons I want to change is the shared drive icon:
I want to do this using the ...
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using REG ADD in PowerShell to add registry key with double quotes
I am trying to add registry keys to Windows 10 using a PowerShell script. The key in the registry must have double quotes included in the data field so I understand I must escape the double quote with ...
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Change URL path in Registry
I need to find in the registry the location of a file which can update a URL. Right-clicking on the shortcut, select Properties > Target. There is a URL, https://test.domain.com.
I need to update ...
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How to move a software with user key to another computer?
I have a software in Computer A.
When it was first installed, I need to input a UserKey and use it. After the first time the UserKey was entered, I do not have to enter any Key again when using it. (...
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Is it possible to replace the Windows shell with Steam to launch to Big Picture faster, and have Explorer.exe load after Steam launches automatically?
I have a Steam Deck which I dual-booted to Windows. I'm trying to accomplish a facsimile to "game mode" on Steam OS.
I want to boot to big picture automatically/extremely quickly so it ...
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How to find what is bloating my windows registry
Recently, my msi installations begin to took too long. I researched the internet and found this;
http://www.tachytelic.net/2012/03/extremely-long-delay-trying-to-install-msi-installer-packages/
The ...
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Where are windows 10 cached domain credentials stored at? [closed]
I am using windows 10 Version 10.0.19045 Build 19045 on a domain controlled device. It is my personal device. I use registry to look for keys but turned empty.
I need help on where the cached domain ...
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How can I override the win 11 default simplified task manager view by editing the windows registry?
I'm writing a tool to fix various windows annoyances, but I'm having trouble with the Windows Task Manager.
One of the first things I do on a new machine is to expand the task manager so it looks like ...
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How to disable USB port?
I know how to change registry key value name's data and if you want to disable USB port then change Start value name's data to 4 in the registry:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\...
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Why isn't my custom context menu entry showing an icon?
On Windows 11, I have added a custom context menu item for .stl files by adding a new key in Computer\HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.stl in the registry that links to the .exe I want to use:...
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How to View Registry Items from Saved NTUSER.DAT
I am trying to view registry items in a saved copy of NTUSER.DAT; how can I do so?
I want to do this because I had a crashed hard drive and want to get all my programs running again.
I reinstalled ...
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How can I restore "Open With" context menu item in Windows 7?
I tried various way to fix this problem but ended up with a dead end. My problem would be the missing "Open With" context menu items (or subitems?). It did not appear even though I hovered it for a ...
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How to update Windows behind policies (via registry)
How to update windows behind restrictives policies (who is handled by WSUS administrator) ? Is it possible to do via registry (regedit) ?
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How to runas an application requiring elevation with a different user?
I want to run regedit as a different user (i.e. to edit that user's registry entries).
So I've run cmd as an Administrator, then did
runas /profile /savecred /user:OtherUserName regedit
It asks for ...
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Windows XP BSOD and Boot loop (Potential driver issue.)
I'm sorry if this seems like a duplicate question, but I've been stuck on this.
My WinXP machine has been experiencing a specific BSOD lately, with the STOP code;
0x0000007b (0xBACC3528, 0xC0000034, ...
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Switching default audio device with a batch file
I'm trying to write a batch file on Windows 10 that allows me to switch between my headset and my speakers as default audio device when I run it. I don't want to use any third-party software.
I tried ...
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How to convert .reg files to PowerShell set-itemproperty commands automatically?
I am a tinkerer who does many registry hacks and I hate having to click many .reg files one by one; how do I convert .reg files to PowerShell Set-ItemProperty commands automatically?
I found a site ...
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Change ownership of Registry Key using script
I'm attempting to programmatically change the owner of a registry key but I can't get it to work using a few different methods in CMD or PowerShell. Is this even possible?
The key is owned by "...
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Hide Wi-Fi icon from taskbar and notification icons area of Windows 11
I am trying to hide Wireless network connection from Windows 11 taskbar and notifications area icons.
I have tried to hide network connection from registry:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\...
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Increase WSL screen buffer
I'm working with the Ubunu WSL app from Canonical. When I start the application, this is the runtime directory: C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\CanonicalGroupLimited.UbuntuonWindows_2004.2022.1....
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Registry Export result in error writing the file
I get error message when exporting the entire registry, and after some debugging, I found the issue is from the below 2 folders.
Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control
Computer\...
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Is there a good find and replace tool for windows registry? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Registry Search & Replace Tool
Do you have recommendations for a good find and replace tool for windows registry?
UPDATE: I forgot to mention I am looking for a tool that will ...
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How can I get the windows AutoLogon password?
I have a computer with configured Auto-Logon.
After a restart of Windows it automatically performs a login with a predefined user.
I would also like to connect via Remote Desktop to this computer. But ...
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Explore Regedit.exe to the specified address from the CommandLine [duplicate]
Generally, when we want to navigate to one of the registry addresses, we open regedit.exe then copy-paste the address into address bar, then press enter.
For example Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Console
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Starting a program from the CLI with some File Properties Options activated
Start a program from the CLI with some File Properties Options activated
I want to start from the CLI automatically a graphical application with a File properties flag setted.
High DPI scalling ...
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Enable middle click with 3 finger click on synaptics touchpad
I have a dell xps 15 9530 with a synaptics touchpad running windows 10
I used to have another dell where I could 3 finger click and trigger a middle click. I've tried a few registry tweaks, but I can'...
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I'm Using disk2vhd and virtualbox. How do I disable Windows XP IDE checks so that it starts up without an IDE related BSOD?
I am setting up a virtual machine to host a Windows XP environment with specific legacy software to replace a customer's broken Dell MTC2 desktop. I used Disk2vhd to generate a VHD from the customer's ...
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How is the font value in Windows Registry is organized?
This comment https://superuser.com/a/1069328/1664175 explains some crucial facts about the font value of Windows Registry but not completely.
I would like to know more about the font value. Especially ...
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Installing an application in a sandbox to detect Windows registry manipulation
I would like to know if there is a way to detect which registry settings an installer affects. Are there other options than running a full-size VM and then somehow comparing snapshots of the registry ...
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How to change a desktop background more than once every 10 seconds?
The default windows, background-slideshow's lowest change time is 1 minute. Of course, opening regedit (WINDOWS + r and then type regedit and ENTER) then navigate to Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control ...
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How do I set the desktop background on Windows from a script?
On X Windows I had a cool 'silent-alarm" reminder script that would change my root window (background) color to solid red, just for a few seconds a few moments before changing it back. Is there a way ...
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Disable specific WIN shortcuts without additional software (Windows 10)
I would like to know hot to disable specific ⊞ Win + shortcuts (Windows 10) without any third party software (with only included Windows 10 tools).
Particularly ⊞ Win+Ctrl+D one (create new virtual ...
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How to force Windows desktop background to update or refresh
If I manually change the background image in the registry, how can I force it to refresh without logging off?
I know that bginfo does it, but I would like to keep things simple and not use any ...
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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 ...
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Registry taskbar settings for default user
I got assigned to change the taskbarlayout for a lot of computers that will be rolled out in close future in our company. I figured the best way to do that would be by editing the registry. I have ...
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Disabling three-key snipping tool hotkey via DisabledHotkeys registry value?
Windows 10 binds Win+Shift+S to the snipping tool. I want to use that keybind for another program. You can make a new registry key in Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\...
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How to repair .net framework registry
I had a huge malware issue and I solved it by running the Avira Rescue System on a bootable flashdrive which luckily removed the malware but now my .NET Framework is completely broken, the registry is ...
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Uninstall a single SQL server Instance through the registry
I'm running SQL Server 2014 and have 50 separate instances running. This is the max limit of number of instances for this version and I obviously need to uninstall some instances and clean up.
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Realtek audio equalizer shortcut for turning off/on or preset change
I have an equalizer profile in the audio settings (Windows 10, Realtek audio) set up for my headphone which i manually turn on and off each night when i put my headphones on, but it would be be nice, ...
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Changing Windows' perceived native resolution
Is there any way of changing Windows' perceived native resolution?
The reason for asking, is that I would like to use 1440x900 resolution on my retina macbook (2880x1800 native), in order to achieve ...
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Where does Windows 10 (1703+) store the Desktop icon positions?
Does somebody know where recent versions of Windows 10 store their Desktop icon positions?
I already found this question: Where does Windows store icon positions? - however this only works for older ...
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Registry key for virus protection
Does anyone know if Action/Security Center uses a registry key (or file) to determine whether or not to notify the user that no virus protection is installed? I'm not trying to turn off notifications,...
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Changing Visual Effects settings through command line
Is there a way to change/modify the Visual Effects settings via command line? For example, I want to control (enabling and disabling) on Animate windows while minimizing and maximizing option from ...
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How to Remove Preferred Languages from Microsoft Edge using PowerShell
I am trying to manage the preferred languages in my Microsoft Edge browser on Windows using PowerShell. Specifically, I want to remove certain languages that appear in the "edge://settings/...
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How to assign an icon to a specific file extension in Windows 11?
I added a new file extension to the windows compressed file using the following regedit script and it works perfectly (mostly)
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.zab]
@="...
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How to see changes being done to registry?
I am using StartAllBack to customize my Win11, but I would like to switch to Start11. The thing is SAB has a feature where it colorizes even dialog windows like copy/move dialogs and errors and I ...
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Can you create Program Files x86 by yourself?
I attached a second SSD and was wondering if creating a Program File (x86) folder “by hand” or manually and following the exact formatting the same as it being created by a program automatically.
I ...
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Disable Cached Exchange Mode in GPO for Outlook 2016 with the option to enable it (not grayed out)
There seems to be no granular policy in the Office 2016 Admin template to disable Cached Exchange Mode while also having the option to select it on the client side if needed.
Once the policy is ...
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Block Windows 11 upgrade without blocking Windows 10 feature updates
I have created the following registry keys:
reg add HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate /v TargetReleaseVersion /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
reg add HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\...
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Editing the "Open with" menu in Windows 10
I use PDF Split & Merge (PDF SAM) frequently, but don't want to set it as the default PDF handler.
When I right-click on a PDF and select Open with, these are the options I am given. To select ...
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