How to create a registry modification install file

[David4321]

I have seen some .reg files, which are not a complete registry (like a backup), but they just make certain edits and patches when clicked. How can I make such a file?

What I am doing: I have just finished making many edits to install a new icon setup for files, folders, etc. - now I want to save my work in a form that can be used to install the same changes on another operating system - such as when I get a new one, or if I ever have to reinstall OS. Ideally, this would work for anyone's computer, not just my own. ie: way to work around user folder name in icon paths.

I know how to copy the entire registry, or export a whole chunk of it, but it doesn't make sense to copy the entire HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT - that would change too much. I know how to export a single key entry as well, but there would be too many of these to be practical.

How can I make a package that will edit only the selected keys? (namely mostly adding DefaultIcon key to file type root keys)

Thanks

 

[linney]

Anything in the first link?

How to add, modify, or delete registry subkeys and values by using a registration entries (.reg) file

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310516

HOW TO: Create a Custom Default User Profile

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/319974

How to customize the default local user profile when you prepare an image of Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/959753/EN-US

How to use Windows Easy Transfer to migrate files and settings from one Windows-based computer to another Windows Vista-based computer

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928634/en-us

Description of Windows Easy Transfer for Windows Vista

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928635/en-us