accessing windows registry from other windows

[Fad B]

Hi I have 2 OS on my mashine ( 2 windows 2k) Is it possible to access the first windows registry when I'm in the second windows. I mean I booted with the second windows and I need to change the registry of the first windows. Thanks for any help Fadi :rose::rose::rose:

[Chris F]

Hi , I believe you can mount "non active" registry hives in your "active" registry then modify it then export it back to the original location . I have done this while troubleshooting a defunct os .

[Matt Newman]

I know you can do it with XP, I don't have 2k. But leaving this open is a HUGE security hole and I would definitely recommend NOT doing so. If you still want to do it check if regedit has a Connect Network Registry option under the File menu. If that appears, but does not work your going to have to go through your Local Security Policy, or Domain Security Policy if your on a Domain and allow it Matt Newman
I am the anti-linux "If you're Master Chief and you're facing the Flood, grab a shotgun and save the last checkpoint" - Me, cause I was bored

[Fad B]

Hi Thanks for the answer, but could you please tell me how to mount "non active" registry in a "active" registry ? Thanks very much Fadi :rose::rose::rose:

[Alexander M]

and again a fadi question.... of course it's possible, but u will need a registry file interpreter... if you have that much time, you can have a look at ReactOS source code! Don't try it, just do it! ;-)