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The HKEY_USERS registry hive stores user-specific settings for all user profiles on a Windows system. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover issues with importing .reg files that modify keys under HKEY_USERS, such as when a batch file fails to apply changes that work when merging manually. Common troubleshooting involves ensuring the batch file runs with appropriate permissions and that the registry paths are correctly formatted. These topics are relevant for IT professionals and advanced users managing user profile configurations, file associations, or other per-user settings through registry modifications.
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    Windows 7 Importing reg file doesn't work from batch file, but works fine manually

    I just can't figure this out: When I import/merge a .reg file (v5 format) manually by right-clicking the file in Explorer, it works perfectly. But if I try to import the very same .reg file in a batch file, it doesn't do anything! The .reg file is only changing keys under HKEY_USERS. Here's a...
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    • administrator batch file elevation file extensions hkey_users nircmd permissions regedit registry script error uac windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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