Registry

The information presented in this article can be applied in a similar fashion to Registry from Modification Package Project.

Add registry keys and values to the install package in the Registry page. You can add keys and values to any of the hives listed in the left pane HKEY_CURRENT_USER and HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE.

Creating new registry keys

Use the [ New Key ] toolbar button, the “New Key” tree/list context menu item, or press the Insert key while the “Hive” panel is focused. The new key will be added under the selected key in the left pane.

Creating new registry values

Use the [ New Value ] toolbar button, the “New Value...” tree/list context menu item or press the Insert key while the “Values” panel is focused. The Registry Value Dialog - Windows Mobile CAB Projects will pop up, where you can set the value's name, type, and content.

Adding registry keys

Use the [ Add Key ] toolbar button, the “Add Key...” tree/list context menu item or press the * key while the “Values” panel is focused. You will be prompted to choose a registry key from your computer's registry using the Registry Key Picker Dialog. All the selected key's subkeys and values will be added.

Adding registry values

Use the [ Add Values ] toolbar button, the “Add Values...” tree/list context menu item or press the + key while the “Values” panel is focused. You will be prompted to choose registry values from your computer's registry using the Registry Picker Dialog.

Importing Registry Entries from a Registration File (.reg)

Use the [ Import REG file ] toolbar button to import registry entries from a Windows Registration File (.reg). Only files created with Windows 2000 or greater are supported.

Editing and setting properties for a registry value

Use the [ Properties ] toolbar button, the “Properties...” tree context menu item, the “Modify...” list context menu item or press the Enter key while a value in the “Values” panel is focused.

You can modify the registry value's name, type, content and overwrite option using the Registry Value Dialog - Windows Mobile CAB Projects.

Moving registry keys and values

Select the items to be moved (registry keys or values) and then drag & drop them to the desired target registry key.

Duplicating registry keys and values

Select the items to be duplicated (registry keys or values) and then drag & drop them (while keeping the SHIFT key pressed) to the desired target registry key.

Renaming registry keys and values

Use the "Rename" context menu item or press the F2 key while an item is selected.

Removing registry keys or values

Use the [ Delete ] toolbar button, the “Delete” tree/list context menu item, or press the Delete key while a registry is selected.