how to set the registry key on win7?

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hi, all
I was trying to manipulate some registry keys in my C++ project on win7, and here is my problem:
when I tried to change some key's value, I met a error - "error editing value". So I can't change it in my project.
Can someone please tell me how can I solve this problem? Is there something about the previliges?
Any answers from you will be appreciated.
PS:I've changed the manifest level to "requireAdministrator", it still not work.

Posted 21-Jun-11 13:50pm

ericchan1336

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TRK3 · Answer 1 · 2011-06-21T14:33:00

Sounds like a problem with privileges.

Can you change the value using regedit? You probably have to run regedit as administrator.

On Win 7, even if you are logged in with admin privileges, it seems you have to right click and select "run as administrator" to actually get adminstrator privileges. I suspect by default Win 7 may run programs at a lower privilege level even if the user logon has admin privileges (which makes sense from a security viewpoint.)

If you can change the value using regedit, then you probably just need to make sure your program is actually running with admin privileges.

Are you running under the debugger?

You may have to start visual studio by right clicking and selecting run as administrator in order to get your program to run under the debugger with those same privilege levels. Try it.

ShilpiP · Answer 2 · 2011-06-21T20:23:00

Solution 3

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Posted 21-Jun-11 20:23pm

ShilpiP