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HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT is a Windows registry hive that stores file association and COM class registration data. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover modifying permissions on this hive for user access, using .reg files to delete keys under HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT, and editing values like BrowserFlags and EditFlags to control application behavior. Users also explore hiding context menu items by adding or removing entries under HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell and managing file type associations. These topics involve registry editing for customization, troubleshooting, and application compatibility on various Windows versions.
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    Windows Server 2022 problem changing registry's authorizations

    I have this problem with Windows Server 2002 on a specific server (reinstalled more times) with RDP role I need to give to some users an authorization to write in HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT because while compiling some apps they need to register some Ole public controls. If i enter in registry with...
    • acut23
    • Thread
    • authorization compiling apps hkey_classes_root ole controls permissions rdp registry snapshot restore system issues windows server
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Server Forums
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    Windows 7 Edit the registry

    I know this is not specific to windows 7. I want to delete registry values using a .reg file so it can be batch processed. I created a new registry within adobe : HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Adobe.adobebridge\Desmond I then created sample.reg file with the following...
    • otuatail
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    • adobe batch processing configuration error message hkey_classes_root reg file registry remove key troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 8 Understanding a Windows Registry File: What Does It Do?

    I have that file name in the Document Folder, i wonder how was it created. here is the contents of that file.. what is this? Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.]...
    • ObiwanRei
    • Thread
    • appcompatflags compatibility configuration documents file extensions file management hex hkey_classes_root hkey_current_user installer pokki registry settings software system taskbar technical users vlc windows
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Hiding menu item from file right click drop down through REGISTRY

    I have introduced a new drop down option "Encrypt" at right click to all file types - therefore I had to add it in the registry as : HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell\Encrypt Now this drop down would be visible to all type of files at their right click. But I also have files of type .crypt...
    • matri06
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    • command line context menu dropdown encryption file types hkey_classes_root modification registry right click windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Update BrowserFlags and EditFlags in window7 registry via VB code

    Our application is in VB6 and environment is Window XP. We are using WebBrowser control to display data of Word doc files i.e. we are opening word files always inside the WebBrowser control.Our application send email to user with body as word files i.e we paste word file data into email body...
    • nivarshn
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    • browser browser flags editflags email sending file display hkey_classes_root hkey_local_machine microsoft word migration office 2010 questions registry support temporary changes user rights vb code vb6 windows 7 windows xp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Programming and Scripting
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