batch help (registry).

[user_batch]

Hi, I'm hoping some of you will be able to help me out. I'm attempting to create a batch (or .reg if possible) file that will modify a handful of keys in the registry.

Here's one I'm working on:

reg add \HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Ole /v EnableDCOM /t REG_SZ /d N

When I run this as a .bat, I get this error:

"Error: Invalid Key Name"

When I change the extension to a .reg and run it, I get this error:

"The specified file is not a registy script. You can only import binary registry files from within the registry editor."

I've looked at the MS help page and I think I've done it how they've explained to.

What all am I doing wrong? I'm not wholly opposed to contrasting methods either, so any suggestions are more than welcome. I'm just looking for the same outcome; automation through a batch file, whether the filename be .reg or .bat.

Thanks in advance.

[phishphreek]

I think its just the way you're doing it...

I call the .reg from my batch file

http://www.robvanderwoude.com/regedit.html

the .reg should be in the following format

http://www.jsiinc.com/SUBF/TIP2700/rh2750.htm

That *should* work for you... unless I'm not understanding what you're trying to do.

[user_batch]

Hey thanks, man, I'm starting to get somewhere here now.

Ok, I took this .reg and placed it in a folder of my choice on the drive:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Ole]
"EnableDCOM"="N"

Then, I ran this .bat file:

REGEDIT "C:\Documents and Settings\username\path\filename.reg"

.... and it worked! Heheh.

Thanks again, if I have more inquiries I'll be sure to post back.

[user_batch]

Ok, I've managed to get two of the three that I wanted to work so far.

1.)

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Ole]
"EnableDCOM"="N"

Using: REGEDIT "C:\Documents and Settings\username\path\filename.reg"

2.)

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\NetBT\Parameters]
"TransportBindName"=""

Using: REGEDIT "C:\Documents and Settings\username\path\filename.reg"

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The third and final registry key I want to change is this one:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Rpc\DCOM Protocols

The string I want to remove is "ncacn_ip_tcp"

I tried using:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Rpc\DCOM Protocols]
"ncacn_ip_tcp"=-

That didn't work.

I think I'm running into problems with this one because it's a multi-string. I think I'm messing up the syntax. Any ideas?