How to update Windows registry value with batch file? 1

[grofaty]

Hi,

how to write a windows batch file to update windows registry value?

I need to update some registry values at regular time period. I would like to schedule the batch file, but don't know how to update registry.

Thanks,
Grofaty

 

[rvnguy]

grofaty,

Can I impose on you to provide a bit more detail on specifically what it is you are trying to accomplish.

The registry is a DB & I can think of no instance where it's values?? would need scheduled refreshing.

caveat:
Before doing any registry work one should ALWAYS!! Back it up first. Reason: if it becomes corrupted and there is no backup, you are left with an re-installation.

Please post back with additional detail.


rvnguy
"I know everything..I just can't remember it all

 

[tony72000]

Make sure the registry key is exactly how you want to be and then export the key only to a .reg file.

Create a batch file similar to the following:

echo off
regedit /s "{location of reg file\regfile.reg"
exit

Then create a schedule to run the batch file at the specified time. Make sure the user has a local administrator account.

The /s switch makes the batch file run silently.

 

[grofaty]

Thanks to both of you. I tried out the tony72000 option and it works fine.