Archive: Full access to the registry keys in Windows 8
Full access to the registry keys in Windows 8
I need to delete the key:
DeleteRegKey HKCU "Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.jpg\UserChoice"
WriteRegStr HKCU "Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.jpg\UserChoice" "Progid" "MyApp.jpg"
This registry key is protected to stop people like you from messing with it.
You are supposed register your application/file type in the documented way, the user will then pick their desired default.
The FileExts key was added as a layer on top of that and only explorer is supposed to touch it. The UserChoice key was added later and defines the default progid. In Win8 the security of this key was changed, probably because people could not keep their fingers away from it.
I'm not sure why you don't already have full access, since it is under HKCU. But, Windows 8 prevents programatically changing a user's file associations anyway so it might not work, the user has to manually associate it in Default Programs.
Originally posted by AndersNo messing with these keys is not going. ;) Write a program with a fixed file associations.
This registry key is protected to stop people like you from messing with it.
You are supposed register your application/file type in the documented way, the user will then pick their desired default.
This registry key is protectedI asked a specific question - how to remove this protection?
Originally posted by redxiiYou don't have write access to all keys under HKCU, the policy key(s) etc...
I'm not sure why you don't already have full access, since it is under HKCU. But, Windows 8 prevents programatically changing a user's file associations anyway so it might not work, the user has to manually associate it in Default Programs.
MSDN has information about file types:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/libr...=vs.85%29.aspx
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/libr...=vs.85%29.aspx
You can implement this in the AccessControl plugin?
Originally posted by stassYou are not supposed to touch the UserChoice key, use the documented keys, they don't require special access...
You can implement this in the AccessControl plugin?
Originally posted by stassPeople will use this information for evil, it is better for Windows users everywhere if it stays a secret...
I asked a specific question - how to remove this protection?
I understand ... But why not help the user NSIS, setting he needed associations? For example, to make a plugin for the file associations in windows 8. Can it be a secret? :)
Originally posted by stassSee the MSDN links I posted, this is all the information you need to register a file type...
I understand ... But why not help the user NSIS, setting he needed associations? For example, to make a plug for the file associations in windose 8. Can it be a secret? :)