Write-RegistryKey

Modifies or adds a key in the registry, existing entries in the registry are updated.


Settings:

  • Key
    Select the key under which a key is to be set or changed. Variables are allowed. Use the "..." button to select an existing key (on the packaging system) or enter the key manually.
  • Subkey name
    Name of the subkey to be set.
  • Use 32-Bit mode on x64 computer
    If the script runs on a 64-bit operating system, referencing the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE key allows the 32-bit application counterpart HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node to be used automatically.
  • Actions
    Defines how the subkey is handled during repair or uninstallation:
    • Restore values during Repair
      Select this checkbox to ensure that the specified subkey is recreated as needed during a repair installation.
    • Remove values during Uninstall
      Select this checkbox to ensure that the specified subkey is deleted during uninstallation.
  • Perform actions for all subkeys
    The options enabled under Actions are also applied to the values of any existing subkeys.


Example:

The following example creates a subkey with a package ID under the specified key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\NWC Services GmbH\Package Deployment\Installed Apps.


Corresponds to DSM eScript command:

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