How to Add, Modify, or Delete Registry Entries on Windows Devices via Endpoint Management

Overview:
This article provides a step-by-step guide for administrators on how to add, modify, or delete Windows registry entries using the Endpoint Management module.

Steps to Add/Modify/Delete Registry Entries

1. Access Endpoint Management Module
   Log in to your console and navigate to the Endpoint Management module.
   

2. Navigate to Registry Actions

   • Click on the Actions tab.
     

   • Select Registry from the available options.

3. Choose the Desired Action
   You will be prompted to choose one of the following actions:

   • Add Registry

   • Modify Registry

   • Delete Registry

4. Select Registry Hive
   Choose the appropriate registry hive from the list. Common examples include:

   • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

   • HKEY_CURRENT_USER

   • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT

   • HKEY_USERS

   • HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG

5. Select Registry Type
   Specify whether you're targeting a Key or a Value.

6. Provide Registry Details
   Fill in the following information:

   • Registry Key Path (e.g., Software\MyCompany\App)

   • Value Name (if applicable)

   • Data Type (e.g., REG_SZ, REG_DWORD, REG_BINARY)

   • Value Data (as required for the action)

7. Define the Response and Description

   • Response Name: Provide a name for this registry operation.

   • Response Description: Include a brief description outlining the purpose of the change.

8. Select Target Devices
   Choose the devices or device groups where the registry change should be applied.

9. Create and Deploy

   • Click on Create Response to save the configuration.
     

   • Deploy the response to apply changes to the targeted devices.

Notes:

• Always back up the registry before making any changes.

• Misconfigurations in the Windows Registry can affect system stability—ensure changes are validated in a test environment before applying them widely.