Guest Lau Posted January 1, 2009 Posted January 1, 2009 With registration of a program that I got through internet I received a register key to make the use of the program possible. After clicking on it I got the message that Vista would not allow opening it since it extension .reg is considered a possible risk. I have been using the program with WindowsXP though without any problems. How do I unlock this key? I have tried the program Unlocker, but without succes. Quote
Guest Richard Urban Posted January 1, 2009 Posted January 1, 2009 So, you obtained an illegal copy of a program and the reg hack to make it work is not functioning. Is that correct? No legally purchased program makes you hack the registry to enable the programs operation. All registry changes are taken care of during the install procedure. Maybe it is time you purchased the program. -- Richard Urban Microsoft MVP Windows Desktop Experience "Lau" <Lau@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:044B8B1C-3CE0-4F38-8A2A-3A2DED6BF515@microsoft.com...<span style="color:blue"> > With registration of a program that I got through internet I received a > register key to make the use of the program possible. After clicking on it > I > got the message that Vista would not allow opening it since it extension > .reg > is considered a possible risk. I have been using the program with > WindowsXP > though without any problems. How do I unlock this key? I have tried the > program Unlocker, but without succes. </span> Quote
Guest DevilsPGD Posted January 2, 2009 Posted January 2, 2009 In message <eadIlmFbJHA.1336@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl> "Richard Urban" <richardurbanREMOVETHIS@hotmail.com> was claimed to have wrote: <span style="color:blue"> >No legally purchased program makes you hack the registry to enable the >programs operation. </span> A swing and a miss, there are several out there that distribute a reg file to handle the registration. WinRAR is the most obvious I can think of. Quote
Guest Richard Urban Posted January 2, 2009 Posted January 2, 2009 In 20 years I have never run across a legitimate program distribution that was distributed as a WinRah file. Hacked programs (illegal) - yes! The programs I acquired (purchased) either had a setup.exe file that started the install where you put in the install key at the requested time, OR, I just unpacked the files into a folder of MY creation and ran the program (free - without any reg hack). I would certainly like a download link to one of the programs you are talking about so I can see for myself, if it isn't too much trouble. -- Richard Urban Microsoft MVP Windows Desktop Experience "DevilsPGD" <DeathToSpam@crazyhat.net> wrote in message news:reqql4d38k900jcjq8msp0d0b6dt2n3mdp@4ax.com...<span style="color:blue"> > In message <eadIlmFbJHA.1336@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl> "Richard Urban" > <richardurbanREMOVETHIS@hotmail.com> was claimed to have wrote: ><span style="color:green"> >>No legally purchased program makes you hack the registry to enable the >>programs operation.</span> > > A swing and a miss, there are several out there that distribute a reg > file to handle the registration. > > WinRAR is the most obvious I can think of. </span> Quote
Guest Mick Murphy Posted January 2, 2009 Posted January 2, 2009 A Registration Key for a Program will normally be obtained/sent to you by email. Then you copy and paste it into the Program. Vista accepts that. -- Mad Mike "Lau" wrote: <span style="color:blue"> > With registration of a program that I got through internet I received a > register key to make the use of the program possible. After clicking on it I > got the message that Vista would not allow opening it since it extension .reg > is considered a possible risk. I have been using the program with WindowsXP > though without any problems. How do I unlock this key? I have tried the > program Unlocker, but without succes.</span> Quote
Guest DevilsPGD Posted January 2, 2009 Posted January 2, 2009 In message <e5aXGGIbJHA.4068@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl> "Richard Urban" <richardurbanREMOVETHIS@hotmail.com> was claimed to have wrote: <span style="color:blue"> >In 20 years I have never run across a legitimate program distribution that >was distributed as a WinRah file. Hacked programs (illegal) - yes! > >The programs I acquired (purchased) either had a setup.exe file that started >the install where you put in the install key at the requested time, OR, I >just unpacked the files into a folder of MY creation and ran the program >(free - without any reg hack). > >I would certainly like a download link to one of the programs you are >talking about so I can see for myself, if it isn't too much trouble.</span> You misunderstand -- WinRAR was the example. http://www.rarlabs.com/ Older versions came out with a .reg file, newer registrations come out with a .key file inside a specially coded .RAR, the key is actually a ..reg file internally, but WinRAR recognizes the .key version and attempts to register itself based on the specially coded .RAR. There is absolutely no way to enter any sort of registration code into the program directly, nor is the registered user release any different then the trial release (in other words, registered users grab the latest trial from the website to re-install or upgrade) Depending on your security settings and version, this self-registration based on a RAR'd .key file may or may not succeed as it's done on a per-machine basis rather then per-user basis. I had another package that was similar, some MP3 tagger back in the day when there weren't any decent open source solutions, although the company has long since gone under. I've still got the .reg file somewhere. I can't think of anything else, but I don't tend to register much commercial software, I prefer finding an open source alternative if possible or a free version then donating the cost of the commercial package to the O/S or free product instead. It's not particularly common, but it's not an automatic sign of something amiss. Quote
Guest DevilsPGD Posted January 2, 2009 Posted January 2, 2009 In message <044B8B1C-3CE0-4F38-8A2A-3A2DED6BF515@microsoft.com> Lau <Lau@discussions.microsoft.com> was claimed to have wrote: <span style="color:blue"> >With registration of a program that I got through internet I received a >register key to make the use of the program possible. After clicking on it I >got the message that Vista would not allow opening it since it extension .reg >is considered a possible risk. I have been using the program with WindowsXP >though without any problems. How do I unlock this key? I have tried the >program Unlocker, but without succes.</span> You should be able to use the .reg file even though it's considered a security risk, but you'll need to authorize it to run as an administrator, as well as confirm that you trust the file. Quote
Guest Sam Hobbs Posted January 2, 2009 Posted January 2, 2009 "DevilsPGD" <DeathToSpam@crazyhat.net> wrote in message news:sdbrl4l9b8ob457q6ts025b2l6cekpum5r@4ax.com...<span style="color:blue"> > > newer registrations come out > with a .key file inside a specially coded .RAR, the key is actually a > .reg file internally, but WinRAR recognizes the .key version and > attempts to register itself based on the specially coded .RAR.</span> You say "WinRAR recognizes"; in other words, registration is accomplished by executing WinRAR. The details of what is done internally is not important. Quote
Guest Lau Posted January 2, 2009 Posted January 2, 2009 I receiced the .reg file in the regular way from the manufacturer of the software some 6 years ago. As told by this manufacturer, I just doubleclicked on the file and the the software could be used. I have done this again when I got a new machine with WindowsXP. Now I bought another PC, this time with Vista preinstalled on it. to which I want to transfer the software. But with Vista this turns out to be impossible. Vista just refuses to execute the .reg file since it considers it a threat. You said that this problem could be circumvented. But how can I do this? Quote
Guest FromTheRafters Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 Sorry I don't know a for sure answer, but have you tried opening the registry editor and importing the reg file? "Lau" <Lau@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:F06A834F-416A-4741-9907-7707A8FF879D@microsoft.com...<span style="color:blue"> >I receiced the .reg file in the regular way from the manufacturer of the > software some 6 years ago. As told by this manufacturer, I just > doubleclicked > on the file and the the software could be used. I have done this again > when I > got a new machine with WindowsXP. Now I bought another PC, this time with > Vista preinstalled on it. to which I want to transfer the software. But > with > Vista this turns out to be impossible. Vista just refuses to execute the > .reg > file since it considers it a threat. You said that this problem could be > circumvented. But how can I do this? </span> Quote
Guest Lau Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 I have tried to read the content of the file by changing the extension by ..prn, but the content makes no sense for introducing something in regedit. "FromTheRafters" wrote: <span style="color:blue"> > Sorry I don't know a for sure answer, but have you tried opening the > registry editor and importing the reg file? > > "Lau" <Lau@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:F06A834F-416A-4741-9907-7707A8FF879D@microsoft.com...<span style="color:green"> > >I receiced the .reg file in the regular way from the manufacturer of the > > software some 6 years ago. As told by this manufacturer, I just > > doubleclicked > > on the file and the the software could be used. I have done this again > > when I > > got a new machine with WindowsXP. Now I bought another PC, this time with > > Vista preinstalled on it. to which I want to transfer the software. But > > with > > Vista this turns out to be impossible. Vista just refuses to execute the > > .reg > > file since it considers it a threat. You said that this problem could be > > circumvented. But how can I do this? </span> > > > </span> Quote
Guest Paul Adare Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 On Fri, 2 Jan 2009 23:24:00 -0800, Lau wrote: <span style="color:blue"> > I have tried to read the content of the file by changing the extension by > .prn, but the content makes no sense for introducing something in regedit.</span> What is the actual extension of the file? If it is truly a .reg file then it will open in Notepad if you right-click it and choose open. Again, if it is a .reg file, the default action (noted in bold when you right-click it) will be Merge. -- Paul Adare MVP - Identity Lifecycle Manager http://www.identit.ca Quote
Guest Lau Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 he actual extension is .reg. If I open it the way you said I keep getting the message from Vista that it will not open the file since it considers it unsafe. "Paul Adare" wrote: <span style="color:blue"> > On Fri, 2 Jan 2009 23:24:00 -0800, Lau wrote: > <span style="color:green"> > > I have tried to read the content of the file by changing the extension by > > .prn, but the content makes no sense for introducing something in regedit.</span> > > What is the actual extension of the file? If it is truly a .reg file then > it will open in Notepad if you right-click it and choose open. Again, if it > is a .reg file, the default action (noted in bold when you right-click it) > will be Merge. > > -- > Paul Adare > MVP - Identity Lifecycle Manager > http://www.identit.ca > </span> Quote
Guest Blackstickman Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 FromTheRafters;927750 Wrote: <span style="color:blue"> > Sorry I don't know a for sure answer, but have you tried opening the > registry editor and importing the reg file? > > "Lau" <Lau@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:F06A834F-416A-4741-9907-7707A8FF879D@xxxxxx> > > <span style="color:green"><span style="color:darkred"> > > >I receiced the .reg file in the regular way from the manufacturer of</span> > > the<span style="color:darkred"> > > > software some 6 years ago. As told by this manufacturer, I just > > > doubleclicked > > > on the file and the the software could be used. I have done this</span> > > again<span style="color:darkred"> > > > when I > > > got a new machine with WindowsXP. Now I bought another PC, this time</span> > > with<span style="color:darkred"> > > > Vista preinstalled on it. to which I want to transfer the software.</span> > > But<span style="color:darkred"> > > > with > > > Vista this turns out to be impossible. Vista just refuses to execute</span> > > the<span style="color:darkred"> > > > .reg > > > file since it considers it a threat. You said that this problem could</span> > > be<span style="color:darkred"> > > > circumvented. But how can I do this? > > </span></span></span> Yes, that is the answer. Run regedit.exe as an administrator and import the .reg file. -- Blackstickman Quote
Guest Lau Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 Vista refuses to open the .reg file. It says that it considers it potentially dangerous. But I know for sure that it is not dangerous at all. I have used it for many years in WindowsXP without any problems. Vista seems to be made for dummies who do not know how to protect themselves against unwanted intruders. In order to get some idea on the content of the file I have changed the extension to .prn. The text that then appears is like "Key"="0lCz1kz1oiITB88gPE2mBMg+DkeHUH etc.. .To me this does not look like a text for the register. Or do you think it does? Where should it then be located in the register? I could ask the manufacturer of the software to get me a new registration key that will be accepted by Vista. But in some way I object to the way Vista is restricting the freedom of computer users. It considers us all dummies. Quote
Guest DevilsPGD Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 In message <eglakaPbJHA.4500@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl> "Sam Hobbs" <Gateremovethis@SamHobbs.org> was claimed to have wrote: <span style="color:blue"> >"DevilsPGD" <DeathToSpam@crazyhat.net> wrote in message >news:sdbrl4l9b8ob457q6ts025b2l6cekpum5r@4ax.com...<span style="color:green"> >> >> newer registrations come out >> with a .key file inside a specially coded .RAR, the key is actually a >> .reg file internally, but WinRAR recognizes the .key version and >> attempts to register itself based on the specially coded .RAR.</span> > >You say "WinRAR recognizes"; in other words, registration is accomplished by >executing WinRAR. The details of what is done internally is not important. </span> If you buy a registration key today, then yes. My first purchase was just a .REG file that had to be manually installed, and this is still the copy I use right to this day. My second purchase is for my work machine, it included the newer specially coded RAR file which WinRAR recognizes -- However, this only works in some cases, not all, depending on your machine's security settings. Quote
Guest DevilsPGD Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 In message <F06A834F-416A-4741-9907-7707A8FF879D@microsoft.com> Lau <Lau@discussions.microsoft.com> was claimed to have wrote: <span style="color:blue"> >I receiced the .reg file in the regular way from the manufacturer of the >software some 6 years ago. As told by this manufacturer, I just doubleclicked >on the file and the the software could be used. I have done this again when I >got a new machine with WindowsXP. Now I bought another PC, this time with >Vista preinstalled on it. to which I want to transfer the software. But with >Vista this turns out to be impossible. Vista just refuses to execute the .reg >file since it considers it a threat. You said that this problem could be >circumvented. But how can I do this?</span> In my case, when I attempt to import a .reg I get a UAC prompt which I confirm, then a warning from regedit that the file might be harmful, which I also confirm, and at this point the changes are made. Another option might be to run "Regedit" first, then go to File --> Import, this might give some more useful clues. Quote
Guest John Barnett MVP Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 Lau, does it still bring up the error message if you right click on it and select 'run as administrator' from the drop down list? -- -- John Barnett MVP Windows XP Associate Expert Windows Desktop Experience Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org Web: http://www.silversurfer-guide.com The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy, reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this mail/post.. "Lau" <Lau@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:00015123-630D-4E4B-B9DB-11F6D0CA177B@microsoft.com...<span style="color:blue"> > > > Vista refuses to open the .reg file. It says that it considers it > potentially dangerous. But I know for sure that it is not dangerous at > all. I > have used it for many years in WindowsXP without any problems. Vista seems > to > be made for dummies who do not know how to protect themselves against > unwanted intruders. > In order to get some idea on the content of the file I have changed the > extension to .prn. The text that then appears is like > "Key"="0lCz1kz1oiITB88gPE2mBMg+DkeHUH etc.. .To me this does not look like > a > text for the register. Or do you think it does? Where should it then be > located in the register? > I could ask the manufacturer of the software to get me a new registration > key that will be accepted by Vista. But in some way I object to the way > Vista > is restricting the freedom of computer users. It considers us all dummies. > </span> Quote
Guest Bruce Chambers Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 Lau wrote:<span style="color:blue"> > I receiced the .reg file in the regular way from the manufacturer of the > software some 6 years ago. As told by this manufacturer, I just doubleclicked > on the file and the the software could be used. I have done this again when I > got a new machine with WindowsXP. Now I bought another PC, this time with > Vista preinstalled on it. to which I want to transfer the software. But with > Vista this turns out to be impossible. </span> Have you considered the very real possibility that the application in question simply isn't Vista-compatible, and that no amount of tinkering will make it work? What did the software manufacturer's technical support have to say when you asked them how to port their product to an OS for which it was not designed? <span style="color:blue"> > Vista just refuses to execute the .reg > file since it considers it a threat. </span> And possibly that software, particularly if incompatible with Vista, would be a "threat" to the stability of a Vista system. <span style="color:blue"> > You said that this problem could be > circumvented. But how can I do this?</span> If the File truly is a Vista-compatible registry file, simply open Regedit.exe with an administrative account, select File > Import, and select the desired .reg file. (Mind you, if this isn't a Vista-compatible file, then you may do untold damage to your system; be sure to back up all of your data, as well as the the registry, and create a restore point before proceeding.) -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ~ Denis Diderot Quote
Guest Bruce Chambers Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 Lau wrote:<span style="color:blue"> > > Vista refuses to open the .reg file. It says that it considers it > potentially dangerous. But I know for sure that it is not dangerous at all. I > have used it for many years in WindowsXP without any problems.</span> The fact that it worked on WinXP is absolutely NO reason to believe that it would work on Vista. They're two _different_ operating systems. <span style="color:blue"> > Vista seems to > be made for dummies who do not know how to protect themselves against > unwanted intruders. </span> Perhaps, but then, that is what exactly what the overwhelming majority of Microsoft's target customer base is. <span style="color:blue"> > In order to get some idea on the content of the file I have changed the > extension to .prn. The text that then appears is like > "Key"="0lCz1kz1oiITB88gPE2mBMg+DkeHUH etc.. .To me this does not look like a > text for the register. Or do you think it does? Where should it then be > located in the register?</span> Who can say? If you'd simply open the file with a plain text editor, such as Notepad, as you've already been advised to do, someone should be able to help. <span style="color:blue"> > I could ask the manufacturer of the software to get me a new registration > key that will be accepted by Vista.</span> While you're at it, why not ask them if their product is even Vista-compatible, to start with? (Had you taken this elementary and obvious step this first, you probably wouldn't have even had a problem to post, you know.) <span style="color:blue"> > But in some way I object to the way Vista > is restricting the freedom of computer users.</span> How does preventing the installation of incompatible and possibly damaging software "restrict the freedom of computer users?" If Vista had permitted the installation of potentially harmful software that then tanked your system, you'd just be whining that Microsoft doesn't do enough to protect your system and data. <span style="color:blue"> > It considers us all dummies. > </span> In this case, I'd have to say that you're proof of concept. -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ~ Denis Diderot Quote
Guest Richard Urban Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 If what you show as being the text within the file, that file would not have even worked under Windows XP. That file only shows a program key that looks like it manually has to be entered into the registry in the requisite position. What you show is not a .reg file. The following text is from a .reg file that hides the delete entry from the recycle bin (courtesy of www.winHelponline). Note the following format: Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 ;Hides the "Delete" context menu entry for Windows Vista Recycle bin ;Replaces the "Delete" entry with "Search..." option ;Created on Feb 14,2007 ;© 2007 Ramesh Srinivasan ;http://www.winhelponline.com [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}\shell\Delete] "Description"="Overrides the \"Delete\" option" @="Search..." [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}\shell\Delete\command] @=hex(2):25,00,77,00,69,00,6e,00,64,00,69,00,72,00,25,00,5c,00,65,00,78,00,70,\ 00,6c,00,6f,00,72,00,65,00,72,00,2e,00,65,00,78,00,65,00,00,00 [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}\shell\Delete\ddeexec] @="[FindFolder(\\\"%l\\\", %I)]" "NoActivateHandler"="" [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}\shell\Delete\ddeexec\Application] @="Folders" [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}\shell\Delete\ddeexec\topic] @="AppProperties" When you run the above .reg file all the information stipulated is automatically entered in the registry in the requisite areas. What you show in your file will not do this. What you show is Key"="0lCz1kz1oiITB88gPE2mBMg+DkeHUH . That looks like a program key and you have to figure out what to do with it and where to place it so the program runs. Time to contact the programs author for assistance. But you say that you have already run this key under Windows 98 (6 years ago) and again under Windows XP. HOW? -- Richard Urban Microsoft MVP Windows Desktop Experience "Lau" <Lau@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:00015123-630D-4E4B-B9DB-11F6D0CA177B@microsoft.com...<span style="color:blue"> > > > Vista refuses to open the .reg file. It says that it considers it > potentially dangerous. But I know for sure that it is not dangerous at > all. I > have used it for many years in WindowsXP without any problems. Vista seems > to > be made for dummies who do not know how to protect themselves against > unwanted intruders. > In order to get some idea on the content of the file I have changed the > extension to .prn. The text that then appears is like > "Key"="0lCz1kz1oiITB88gPE2mBMg+DkeHUH etc.. .To me this does not look like > a > text for the register. Or do you think it does? Where should it then be > located in the register? > I could ask the manufacturer of the software to get me a new registration > key that will be accepted by Vista. But in some way I object to the way > Vista > is restricting the freedom of computer users. It considers us all dummies. > </span> Quote
Guest Peter Foldes Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 Bruce Also according to the OP it is 6 yrs old which makes me lean strongly towards your answer -- Peter Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged. "Bruce Chambers" <bchambers@cable0ne.n3t> wrote in message news:OlgOxXcbJHA.3952@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...<span style="color:blue"> > Lau wrote:<span style="color:green"> >> I receiced the .reg file in the regular way from the manufacturer of the software >> some 6 years ago. As told by this manufacturer, I just doubleclicked on the file >> and the the software could be used. I have done this again when I got a new >> machine with WindowsXP. Now I bought another PC, this time with Vista >> preinstalled on it. to which I want to transfer the software. But with Vista this >> turns out to be impossible.</span> > > > Have you considered the very real possibility that the application in question > simply isn't Vista-compatible, and that no amount of tinkering will make it work? > What did the software manufacturer's technical support have to say when you asked > them how to port their product to an OS for which it was not designed? > ><span style="color:green"> >> Vista just refuses to execute the .reg file since it considers it a threat.</span> > > > And possibly that software, particularly if incompatible with Vista, would be a > "threat" to the stability of a Vista system. > ><span style="color:green"> >> You said that this problem could be circumvented. But how can I do this?</span> > > > If the File truly is a Vista-compatible registry file, simply open Regedit.exe > with an administrative account, select File > Import, and select the desired .reg > file. (Mind you, if this isn't a Vista-compatible file, then you may do untold > damage to your system; be sure to back up all of your data, as well as the the > registry, and create a restore point before proceeding.) > > > -- > > Bruce Chambers > > Help us help you: > http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html > > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 > > They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety > deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin > > Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell > > The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a > great many philosophers. > ~ Denis Diderot </span> Quote
Guest FromTheRafters Posted January 4, 2009 Posted January 4, 2009 style_emoticons/D "Bruce Chambers" <bchambers@cable0ne.n3t> wrote in message news:OEN%232dcbJHA.4480@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...<span style="color:blue"> > Lau wrote:<span style="color:green"> >> >> Vista refuses to open the .reg file. It says that it considers it >> potentially dangerous. But I know for sure that it is not dangerous at >> all. I have used it for many years in WindowsXP without any problems.</span> > > > The fact that it worked on WinXP is absolutely NO reason to believe that > it would work on Vista. They're two _different_ operating systems. > ><span style="color:green"> >> Vista seems to be made for dummies who do not know how to protect >> themselves against unwanted intruders.</span> > > > Perhaps, but then, that is what exactly what the overwhelming majority of > Microsoft's target customer base is. > ><span style="color:green"> >> In order to get some idea on the content of the file I have changed the >> extension to .prn. The text that then appears is like >> "Key"="0lCz1kz1oiITB88gPE2mBMg+DkeHUH etc.. .To me this does not look >> like a text for the register. Or do you think it does? Where should it >> then be located in the register?</span> > > > Who can say? If you'd simply open the file with a plain text editor, such > as Notepad, as you've already been advised to do, someone should be able > to help. > ><span style="color:green"> >> I could ask the manufacturer of the software to get me a new registration >> key that will be accepted by Vista.</span> > > > While you're at it, why not ask them if their product is even > Vista-compatible, to start with? (Had you taken this elementary and > obvious step this first, you probably wouldn't have even had a problem to > post, you know.) > ><span style="color:green"> >> But in some way I object to the way Vista is restricting the freedom of >> computer users.</span> > > > How does preventing the installation of incompatible and possibly damaging > software "restrict the freedom of computer users?" If Vista had permitted > the installation of potentially harmful software that then tanked your > system, you'd just be whining that Microsoft doesn't do enough to protect > your system and data. > ><span style="color:green"> >> It considers us all dummies. >></span> > > In this case, I'd have to say that you're proof of concept. > > > -- > > Bruce Chambers > > Help us help you: > http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html > > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 > > They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary > safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin > > Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand > Russell > > The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has > killed a great many philosophers. > ~ Denis Diderot </span> Quote
Guest FromTheRafters Posted January 4, 2009 Posted January 4, 2009 "Richard Urban" <richardurbanREMOVETHIS@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:%23tNZ3ZdbJHA.1328@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...<span style="color:blue"> > When you run the above .reg file</span> Just to avoid some misunderstanding of 'regfiles', they don't run any more than a 'textfile' does. Either, when chosen, will cause the OS to invoke another program (regedit and notepad respectively by default) and pass the contents to those programs to be consumed by them. I know you know this and that the OP can change the extension to 'txt' to read the contents thereof in 'notepad', but maybe some readers would get the wrong idea when someone says that they run regfiles. Quote
Guest Richard Urban Posted January 4, 2009 Posted January 4, 2009 You are right of course and I should have been clear on that point. A text file is a text file. It is the extension and format of the text file that calls regedit and allows the .reg file entry to be inserted into the registry. -- Richard Urban Microsoft MVP Windows Desktop Experience "FromTheRafters" <erratic@nomail.afraid.org> wrote in message news:O06AS9gbJHA.4664@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...<span style="color:blue"> > > "Richard Urban" <richardurbanREMOVETHIS@hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:%23tNZ3ZdbJHA.1328@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...<span style="color:green"> >> When you run the above .reg file</span> > > Just to avoid some misunderstanding of 'regfiles', they don't run any > more than a 'textfile' does. Either, when chosen, will cause the OS to > invoke another program (regedit and notepad respectively by default) > and pass the contents to those programs to be consumed by them. > > I know you know this and that the OP can change the extension to > 'txt' to read the contents thereof in 'notepad', but maybe some readers > would get the wrong idea when someone says that they run regfiles. > </span> Quote
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