How do I enable telnet:// protocol links in IE8 for Windows 7 x64

I am a Desktop support tech for a big company in Portland, OR. Along with desktops, I also assist in managing some of the network gear; including Cisco switches. Unfortunately not all the switches are SSH capable. To keep track of the switches, I have a website saved that contains a bunch of "ssh:ipaddresshere" and "telnet://ipaddresshere" links. These links go to the various switches that I help maintain. Due to network policy, I am unable to use any other browser other than IE.
(I know, suck right )

So if I need to access a switch, I bring up that website and click on the link...it opens up "kitty.exe" and connects using the correct protocol...tadaa! I have figured out how to enable those protocol links in IE8 for Windows 7 x86 and Windows XP; thanks to an earlier post on this forum. I will be happy to share my results and what I have learned on how to do this for Windows 7 x86 as well as XP. *Yes still using IE8*
It involves a couple registry settings and copying kitty.exe to your root drive. ( Default C:\ )

I have a Windows 7 x64 client that I work with on occasion and would like to use those links. At this time, whenever I click on a "telnet://" link it just says "unable to open" When I click on "ssh:" links they open fine using the kitty.exe client (born from Putty). Can anyone shed some light on this for me?

I've read in other forums and posts here that I need to do the same thing for x86 to WoW6432Node, but it doesn't give any details and I am leery of changing registry files without direct knowledge as to what I am changing.

Kilborndj,

Welcome to seven forums, try the steps here in post 10, it explains it for you

:ar: Tech Support Guy - Solved: Telnet in IE8

Dude,
Thank you for that info. I used that to get my x86 registry set and configured and it worked BEAUTIFULLY!

Still running into the same issue with x64 machines.

Welcome to Seven Forums Kilborndj. See if this site has the details to allay your concerns

https://www.adtran.com/web/contentTemplatePage/2329

A Guy