Registry Values

These commands read values from the Windows Registry and save them to a variable, write to the Windows Registry or delete values from the Windows Registry

❖A word of caution is in order here. Only those who have experience working with the Windows Registry should be using these commands. Otherwise problems may occur with the operating system.

Script Editor > Expand Registry Category > Registry Values

Select from the command choices, choose a variable and then click on the Browse button to locate the registry value needed.

Read Registry Value

This command reads the value from the Windows registry key. This option does not require Write access to the registry.

Registry Value

Insert the Registry Value or click on the Browse button to locate the value needed.

Destination Variable

The registry value is saved to the variable selected.

Write Registry Value

This command writes a value to the specified registry key. This option REQUIRES Write access to the registry.

Registry Value

Insert the Registry Value or click on the Browse button to locate the value needed.

Destination Variable

The value of the variable will be written to the key selected.

Delete Registry Value

Use this option to delete a value from a registry key. The Delete Registry Value command REQUIRES Write access to the registry.

Registry Value

Insert the Registry Value or click on the Browse button to locate the value needed.

Macro Express variables are stored in these registry Data Types:

üNote: The Create Registry Key, Delete Registry Key, Write Registry Value and Delete Registry Value commands REQUIRE full Read/Write access to the registry in those areas that the user wishes to modify. The system administrator is responsible for assigning security permissions. Macro Express does not have the ability to modify Access Control Lists.