Top "Registry" questions

The Windows Registry is a database where configuration settings for hardware, software and the Windows operating system itself are saved.

Clean Windows 7 Start Menu MRU List

Is there a way to clean the most recently started applications from the Windows 7 start menu programmatically? I'm looking for …

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add event log to registry

I'm attempting to access a 'ForwardedEvents' events log on a server using el = new EventLog("ForwardedEvents", serverName); this isn't working. …

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Comment in REG file

I know that putting a semicolon at the beginning of a line in a REG file indicates that it's commented. …

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What are the valid characters for Registry keys and valuenames?

More specifically, what is the authoritative source for that information? This may look like a non-programming question, but I need …

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Unable To Set Application Identity Service to Start Automatically

On Windows 10 Enterprise laptops I found the AppIDSvc was stopped and its Startup Type was set to Manual (Trigger start). …

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how does the .RGS file works

In the .rgs file, there are some registry info, and I want to know how does the info in .rgs …

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How do I enable an Excel Automation Add-in through the registry?

I have an Excel Automation Add-in that is registered with COM by my installer. By registering with COM, my add-in …

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Why/how are Registry Entries Hidden in Regedit but visible in PowerShell?

I'm working with a new property schema, and have been in the habit of checking the registry when I register …

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How to associate application with existing file types using WiX installer?

Related to this: How to register file types/extensions with a WiX installer? but not a duplicate. I need to …

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Using Javascript in HTA file to read/write from Windows registry

I'm currently attempting to write Javascript in order to read and write from the Windows registry in an HTA file. …

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