This module allows you to make changes to the registry on your client machines.
Filter:
Select the name of the filter you want assigned to this configuration element.
Action:
Select one of the following actions:
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Write Value - Modifies or creates a value and assigns data to it. |
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Delete Value - Deletes a value and associated data. |
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Add Key - Adds the specified key. |
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Delete Key - Deletes the specified key. |
Hive:
Select the registry hive containing the key or value you want to modify.
Key:
Enter the subkey of the Hive you want to modify.
Type:
Select the Type of the Value you want to modify. This option is only available if Write Value is selected as the Action.
Value:
Enter the value you want to modify. This option is only available if Write Value or Delete Value is selected as the Action.
Data:
Enter the data you want assigned to the value. This option is only available if Write Value is selected as the Action.
Example:
Filter: Global Settings
Action: Add Key
Hive: HKEY_CURRENT_USER
Key: Software\MyCompany\Test
The above example adds the key Software\MyCompany\Test to the HKEY_CURRENT_USER hive.
NOTE: The Add Key Action creates missing subkeys automatically. In the above example, the MyCompany subkey will be created if it does not already exist.
Example:
Filter: Global Settings
Action: Write Value
Hive: HKEY_CURRENT_USER
Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Cache
Type: REG_DWORD
Value: Persistent
Data: 0
The above example demonstrates using the Registry module to update Internet Explorer settings. Setting the Persistent value to 0 instructs Internet Explorer to empty the temporary Internet files folder when the browser is closed.
NOTE: The Write Value Action creates missing subkeys automatically. In the above example, the subkey Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Cache will be created if it does not already exist.
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