.bat reg import gives error accessing the registry

[aVco]

Hello everyone, im new here!
now, ive got a .reg file that id like to import automatically via .bat file to the registry.
if i type the code myself in CMD it does work, but the same code via the .bat file refuses to add and
get the error of: error accessing the registry

im using the code : reg import *****.reg

does anybody knows what seems to be the problem?

thanks!

 

[UsernameIssues]

Welcome to the Seven Forums.

The batch file will need to be run with elevated privileges.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/783-elevated-command-prompt.html

 

[aVco]

thank you!

i had thought of that and it still isnt working. nevertheless, the .bat file is meant to start automatically as a part of startup program

is there any other idea?

thank you for trying though!

 

[UsernameIssues]

I don't know of a way to do that.

Having an executable (the batch file) automatically elevate its privileges (without user interaction) seems to be something that a virus would like to do - so, I think that the W7 operating system security model prevents that from happening.

 

[Kaktussoft]

I don't know of a way to do that.

Having an executable (the batch file) automatically elevate its privileges (without user interaction) seems to be something that a virus would like to do - so, I think that the W7 operating system security model prevents that from happening.

Post the bat file please. I can't understand why you want to modify registry on each startup.
What do you mean by running it "on startup"? On system startup or on windows logon?

 

[andrew129260]

You cannot make a command prompt auto elevate itself (that would be bad for many reasons), but you can make it prompt/ask for it, which is a one click yes on the yes button for UAC.
(If you are an admin, otherwise standard users would be prompted for admin credentials.)

See this code attached and add it to the beginning of the batch file.

However, if you run the bat file through group policy at login script or by way of the task scheduler at login, you could bypass UAC and run it regardless of the users settings being admin or standard user.

 

[aVco]

I can't understand why you want to modify registry on each startup.
What do you mean by running it "on startup"? On system startup or on windows logon?

not on every startup. i would like to have it run when i choose to by starting another program that also execute the batch file and add something to the registry.
its of no concern though, even when im trying to REG ADD through the .bat it gives me an error

if you run the bat file through group policy at login script or by way of the task scheduler at login, you could bypass UAC and run it regardless of the users settings being admin or standard user.

thank you for trying to help!
i have downloaded the txt and added it to the batch file and its still gives me the accessing registry error.

whats that about the group policy?
btw, i am the admin of this machine.

i have tried to make it cumbersome a little bit, thinking it would bypass the problem by using the command "start" and then having to click Yes in order for it to be added to the registry, but it still gives me the same error unfortunately

 

[UsernameIssues]

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i would like to have it run when i choose to by starting another program that also execute the batch file and add something to the registry.
~~~

Something like this could be used to get around tracking the trial period for software.

We will need details...
What program are you talking about?
What info needs to be changed in the registry?
Does the info need to be changed before the program starts?
...before we can continue to help.

 

[aVco]

We will need details...
What program are you talking about?
What info needs to be changed in the registry?
Does the info need to be changed before the program starts?
...before we can continue to help.

well, there is a way to enter safemode within msconfig and so id like to be able to run
a batch file after marking the V, that will disable that option from within the registry right after
i get into the safemode.
theres no info needs to be changed, only added

if any more information is needed, please ask

i didnt explain it before because it sounds a bit complicated, but still after everything i have tried the
problem remains when i try to add or import.

 

[UsernameIssues]

My guess is that you are seeing ERROR: Error accessing the registry because your account does not have permissions to change that part of the registry. What registry key are you working under?

 

[MilesAhead]

You can use DelayedCuts from my page here:
Miles Ahead Software

to run a program as administrator at logon. DelayedCuts requires shortcuts to be added to the delay Gui. That way all program switches and options, such as Run As Administrator, are set in the shortcut. When you make a shortcut for the batch file make sure to right click and in Compatibility Tab, click Run As Administrator.

Once you add shortcuts and click Save it makes a shortcut to the DelayedLoad.exe program in the user's StartUp Folder. DelayedLoad.exe actually runs the delayed programs. It displays a small Gui that shows the icon, delay countdown, and name of the next program that will be run.

 

[aVco]

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Runonce

i can modify anything there not automatically though (also within the CMD...)
is there anything i can do?

 

[aVco]

You can use DelayedCuts from my page here:
Miles Ahead Software

to run a program as administrator at logon. DelayedCuts requires shortcuts to be added to the delay Gui. That way all program switches and options, such as Run As Administrator, are set in the shortcut. When you make a shortcut for the batch file make sure to right click and in Compatibility Tab, click Run As Administrator.

Once you add shortcuts and click Save it makes a shortcut to the DelayedLoad.exe program in the user's StartUp Folder. DelayedLoad.exe actually runs the delayed programs. It displays a small Gui that shows the icon, delay countdown, and name of the next program that will be run.

sounds nice, dont know if it could help me though,
does it work on safe mode?

 

[MilesAhead]

sounds nice, dont know if it could help me though,
does it work on safe mode?

Sorry. I just tried it and it does not bypass the UAC prompt. I just had UAC slider set all the way down. I didn't write it to bypass UAC but to space out program loading, and also to load programs in order, at logon. Sorry for the "false alarm."

 

[aVco]

sounds nice, dont know if it could help me though,
does it work on safe mode?

Sorry. I just tried it and it does not bypass the UAC prompt. I just had UAC slider set all the way down. I didn't write it to bypass UAC but to space out program loading, and also to load programs in order, at logon. Sorry for the "false alarm."

thanks anyway, at least youre trying

 

[UsernameIssues]

We will need details...
What program are you talking about?
What info needs to be changed in the registry?
Does the info need to be changed before the program starts?
...before we can continue to help.

well, there is a way to enter safemode within msconfig and so id like to be able to run
a batch file after marking the V, that will disable that option from within the registry right after
i get into the safemode.
theres no info needs to be changed, only added

if any more information is needed, please ask

i didnt explain it before because it sounds a bit complicated, but still after everything i have tried the
problem remains when i try to add or import.

The post quoted above sounded simple enough.
It sounded like you...
...manually set msconfig to boot to the safe mode
...manually restart the computer
...want some process to automatically undo that "boot to safe mode" setting.


But then you tell me that your batch file modifies HKLM's Runonce key...
...so I'm back to being lost.


In you first post, you stated:
"im using the code : reg import *****.reg"

Can you post that reg file?

 

[aVco]

We will need details...
What program are you talking about?
What info needs to be changed in the registry?
Does the info need to be changed before the program starts?
...before we can continue to help.

well, there is a way to enter safemode within msconfig and so id like to be able to run
a batch file after marking the V, that will disable that option from within the registry right after
i get into the safemode.
theres no info needs to be changed, only added

if any more information is needed, please ask

i didnt explain it before because it sounds a bit complicated, but still after everything i have tried the
problem remains when i try to add or import.

The post quoted above sounded simple enough.
It sounded like you...
...manually set msconfig to boot to the safe mode
...manually restart the computer
...want some process to automatically undo that "boot to safe mode" setting.


But then you tell me that your batch file modifies HKLM's Runonce key...
...so I'm back to being lost.


In you first post, you stated:
"im using the code : reg import *****.reg"

Can you post that reg file?

yes i can post it but why does it matter man? the reg file is a part of sequence that makes sure
the safemode option is unchecked.
if its too confusing i will try to explain again:
im trying to run a batch file with the only command of "reg import safemode.reg" and
i get the error, i cant find out why it gives me that error.
runonce is the only place one can startup a program from within safe mode.
i have posted here because im just trying to get the process shortened.
its just one simply code that i failed with.
i would like to not get back into msconfig via 'run' or whatever and not uncheck that option...

im sorry if its too much confusing, we can just let it go

 

[UsernameIssues]

I suggested that you do not have permissions to write to the area of the registry.

I then asked what area of the registry that you are modifying.

Your reply was LM's RunOnce.

I guess that I was not clear in asking my question...
...so I figured that the simplest way to get the info is to see the reg file.

What is the reg Value in the reg file?