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The wshshell tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the Windows Script Host Shell object, commonly used in logon scripts and registry automation. Topics include resolving permission errors like 80070005 when using WshShell.RegWrite for non-administrator users, particularly in non-domain environments. Users seek help with scripting registry modifications for HKEY_CURRENT_USER and troubleshooting access issues. The tag is relevant for IT professionals and power users managing user logon scripts and registry settings via VBScript or JScript.
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    Windows 7 How to Resolve Registry Permission Issues for User Logon Scripts

    Hi There, I've written a logon script which adds registry entires for users. The script will work for administrators. However this does not work Users. I get the following Error Error: Invalid root in registry key Code: 80070005 Source: WshShell.RegWrite The 80070005 is a...
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    • access control code 80070005 error hkey_current_user permissions registry scripting wshshell
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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