![]() If not specified, the default separator is \0. Specifies the character to be used to separate multiple instances of data when the REG_MULTI_SZ data type is specified and more than one entry needs to be listed. If not specified, all types are searched. Valid types are: REG_SZ, REG_MULTI_SZ, REG_EXPAND_SZ, REG_DWORD, REG_BINARY, REG_NONE. Specifies that the registry entry that is added to the registry has a null value. Specifies the name of the registry entry to be added under the specified subkey. If the registry key name contains a space, enclose the key name in quotes. If a remote computer is specified, valid root keys are: HKLM and HKU. Valid root keys for the local computer are: HKLM, HKCU, HKCR, HKU, and HKCC. The KeyName must include a valid root key. Omitting \\ComputerName\ causes the operation to default to the local computer. To specify a remote computer, include the computer name (in the format \\) as part of the KeyName. Specifies the full path of the subkey or entry to be added. Parameter and Parameter Description Parameter For easy access, we’ll list out all the details provided by Microsoft here. Each operation can have a potentially complex syntax. Though we only covered two simple examples, there’s a decent-sized list of REG operations. REG Operations, Syntax, and Parameter Descriptions To get help for with a specific operation, append the operation name to the middle of the previous command: Unload: Removes a section of the registry that was loaded using the REG LOAD operation.Save: Saves a copy of specified subkeys, entries, and values of the registry in a specified file.Restore: Writes saved subkeys and entries back to the registry.Query: Returns a list of the next tier of subkeys and entries that are located und a specified subkey in the registry.This is intended to be used with temp files that are used for troubleshooting or editing registry entries. Load: Writes saved subkeys and entries into a different subkey in the registry.Import: Copies the contents of a file that contains exported registry subkeys, entries, and values into the registry of the local computer.Export: Copies the specified subkeys, entries, and values of the local computer into a file for transfer to other servers.Copy: Copies a registry entry to a specified location on a local or remote machine.Compare: Compares specified registry subkeys or entries.Add: Adds a new subkey or entry to the registry.Once you’re ready to edit the Windows Registry, open the Command Prompt as an administrator. If you’re interested in the full list of operations, each syntax, and what the parameters within each syntax represents, check out the list at the bottom of the article. We’ll give a couple of examples of how to execute basic operations. Edit the Windows Registry from the Command Prompt Microsoft themselves publicly state that adding, modifying, or deleting Windows registry subkeys and values should only be done by advanced users, admins, and IT professionals. ![]() RELATED: The 10 Best Registry Hacks for Windows 10 You can also create a System Restore point to quickly roll back your system if something goes wrong. One wrong move can make your system unstable or even completely inoperable. Here’s how to edit the Windows registry from the Command Prompt.īefore we get started, it’s important that you back up the registry, as well as your computer, before you make any edits. If you’re wanting to edit the registry, there are a few ways you can do it. For Example: Get-Item -Path C:\temp\DemoFile.Windows and a lot of third-party apps store settings in the registry. Where FilePath is the path of the file you want to check. PowerShell one pretty straight forward and nowadays more preferrable: Get-File -Path FilePath | FL * ![]() Note: while pulling multiple properties, separate them with a comma but no space in between. Wmic datafile where "name=' c:\\Windows\\System32 2 examples: wmic datafile where "name=' c:\\Windows\\System32 If you want specific property and not the entire list, then run the below command(s). I have queried C:\Temp\DemoFile.txt to pull all the properties. Note the, the file path will have double backslashes (escape character) Wmic datafile where "name=' c:\\Temp\\DemoFile.txt'" list full Replace the Filepath with the actual file path wmic datafile where "name=' FilePath'" list full Example: To run the command, open the command prompt with elevated privilege (run as admin) and run the following command. On a side note, We can also run the same command on client OS like Windows 7 or 10 Luckily we have a command that makes this task simple. One of which is checking file properties like file version, path, product version etc. With the lack of Graphical Interface on Windows Server Core or even with full editions, there comes a need of performing a lot of task through command line. ![]()
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