Is there any way to use VBScript to edit a Registry Key name? For example in HKLM\System\MountedDevices if there is a Key named '\DosDevices\E:' I want to change it to '\DosDevices\X:'. How can this be done? I want to leave the key value, just need to change the name.
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I am not aware of a way to do it with vbscript but you can do it with PowerShell
I hope you find this post helpful.
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Code:
Rename-Item -Path HKCU:\Sandpit\KeyToRename -NewName KeyRenamed | Out-NullI hope you find this post helpful.
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Mark
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