Is there a way to lock the registry so that none of the values can be changed? Or at least let me know what is being changed by whom? I have certain things configured (like screensavers, etc) that I don't want anything or anyone changing without my knowledge. My thought was to secure the registry so that nothing can change it without my knowledge.

I have exported a copy of my current registry so if something does happen to change it, I can just import this copy, correct?

Thanks,
BW

There is software that will monitor the registry and tell you of change
attempts. Check Google.

Beyond that, you cannot and should not prevent registry changes as it will
be constantly changing as programs are added/removed/etc.

"BW" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:0D8AB6AC-C53E-4851-A7A4-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Is there a way to lock the registry so that none of the values can be
changed? Or at least let me know what is being changed by whom? I have
certain things configured (like screensavers, etc) that I don't want
anything or anyone changing without my knowledge. My thought was to secure
the registry so that nothing can change it without my knowledge.
>
> I have exported a copy of my current registry so if something does happen
to change it, I can just import this copy, correct?
>
> Thanks,
> BW
>
>

If you want to protect only certain reg values and not the entire registry,
try setting permissions on reg keys.
Note: perms can be set for keys not values.

Also beware - whatever the standard disclaimer is about messing with your
registry. It can be dangerous.
--
Drew Cooper [MSFT]
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.


"Jerry" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> There is software that will monitor the registry and tell you of change
> attempts. Check Google.
>
> Beyond that, you cannot and should not prevent registry changes as it will
> be constantly changing as programs are added/removed/etc.
>
> "BW" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:0D8AB6AC-C53E-4851-A7A4-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Is there a way to lock the registry so that none of the values can be
> changed? Or at least let me know what is being changed by whom? I have
> certain things configured (like screensavers, etc) that I don't want
> anything or anyone changing without my knowledge. My thought was to
secure
> the registry so that nothing can change it without my knowledge.
> >
> > I have exported a copy of my current registry so if something does
happen
> to change it, I can just import this copy, correct?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > BW
> >
> >
>
>