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Sorry but I dont find that the basic help file covers this very well.
I have tried writing a value to the registry but have not succeeded and when I have found a few examples here but they are different I mean they dont use \ but , eg
RegWrite, HKEY_CURRENT_USER, Software, onOne Software\Mask Pro 4.0
I'm confused
cant someone write some examples to
Write a new registry key
Delete a key
Write a value
Delete a value
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In contrast I managed to Follow the example of RegDelete in the AutoIt help file with no problems, but I would prefer to use AHK

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But if you want to write a key instead of a value you leave out the REG_SZ at the beginning I suppose?
ok just tried it you need the REG_SZ
seem to have gotten the hang of it now, just found the sometimes commas sometimes not confusing
oh and thank you for the RegRead example, Thats a good tip and I am too stupid to have thought of it

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best to leave the freakin registry alone unless your already well versed AHK should/better not be your learning experience

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Good advice! Got me scared now, LOL
no i am being carefull, honest, backing up the key first or only testing made up keys etc. I am not going to try anything clever. Good advice though. Do you follow your own good advice?

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Probably a good idea. However IniRead/IniWrite should be safe; Assuming you only point to one you make.

The problem with your approach of "being careful" is it doesnt take into consideration what happens if your command overwrites or mod's other keys.

For instance a common problem with reg edits and parses ( due to there length and often their complex naming schemes ) are typeO's.
So make sure you are backing up the WHOLE REGISTRY not just a single key!!!!

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you will find precious few if any references from me to the registry just to avoid making someone feel comfortable. I learned about registry long before ahk's parent was even a wet dream in autoits eye. and i made many mistakes with it. It is easy to be cocky but i advise you plan on reinstalling your entire OS from a freshly formatted drive if your not well versed

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