Windows 7: Registry Editing from Command Line

Devux · 21 Jun 2011

So I am trying to delete some keys from the registry using command line, eventually I am going to turn it into a batch file because it is something I may have to do frequently. Basically I want to delete a folder full of registry keys without having to list every key individually. Anyone have an idea how to do this?

Maguscreed · 21 Jun 2011

I don't know of a way to do whole entries at once using reg.exe

You could however just create a .reg file that would blank them all in one click
You'd have to learn the .reg file lingo though.

James Colbert · 21 Jun 2011

This might give you something to start with:

How To Delete And Add Registry Keys From The Command Line

The required syntax seems pretty simple, then just create a batch file.

And here's another link that may provide additional info:

http://commandwindows.com/reg.htm

James

Devux · 21 Jun 2011

Quote: Originally Posted by James Colbert

This might give you something to start with:

How To Delete And Add Registry Keys From The Command Line

The required syntax seems pretty simple, then just create a batch file.

And here's another link that may provide additional info:

Managing the Windows Registry from the Command Prompt with Reg.exe

James

Yeah I read both those articles neither of them provide the deletion of folders containing keys.

I was just trying to make something that would fix an end user issue with a simple double-click, job security if I have to keep resetting their settings I guess though.

Devux · 21 Jun 2011

Alright, found a way to accomplish what I wanted to do, its not a batch file, but it is a .reg file that should be able to be used on any computer with the software installed. Here is the link I used as reference for anyone else looking to do something similar.
How to add, modify, or delete registry subkeys and values by using a registration entries (.reg) file

Maguscreed · 21 Jun 2011

Quote: Originally Posted by Maguscreed

I don't know of a way to do whole entries at once using reg.exe

You could however just create a .reg file that would blank them all in one click
You'd have to learn the .reg file lingo though.

...yeah I kind of figured that would be your solution

James Colbert · 21 Jun 2011

Quote: Originally Posted by Devux

Alright, found a way to accomplish what I wanted to do, its not a batch file, but it is a .reg file that should be able to be used on any computer with the software installed. Here is the link I used as reference for anyone else looking to do something similar.
How to add, modify, or delete registry subkeys and values by using a registration entries (.reg) file

Thanks for posting your solution.

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