Lock down one registry key

[630111]

Looking at an off-the-shelf application here that has an option that is stored as a registry key. What we'd like to do is lock that particular key so that users cannot change the option. Is anyone aware of a way to lock down the one key?

Thanks!
630111

 

[bcastner]

Use regedit, right-click on the key, select Permissions.

 

[630111]

Is it possible to lock the administrator (or an account with administrator privledges) out of this particular key?

Thanks!

 

[LloydSev]

Remove the administrator account or group from the permissions box?

Computer/Network Technician
CCNA

 

[wolluf]

bill - don't you still need to use regedt32 to change permissions in 2k?

630111 - you can remove administrator permissions, but you can't stop and administrator user taking ownership, and restoring permissions.

 

[bcastner]

I believe you are right Wolluf.