HKEY_USERS Cannot create key: error writting to registry


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Can't create key in HKEY_USERS or HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE after changing owner to Everyone and selecting Full Control.
 
Windows Build/Version
23H2 (OS Build 22631.3155)

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    Windows 11 Pro; 21H2, Build 22000.1281
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    AMD Ryzen 3 3250 with Radeon Graphics
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    AMD high definition audio device; Realtek audio
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Making changes to many Windows Registry keys may make the system unusable.
Do a System Restore to a time before you made the changes.

Revert the Permissions in the Registry back to Defaults, or Windows Trusted Installer.
 

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    Windows 11 Pro Insider 64 bit 25H2 26200.5742
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Spunk said:
Making changes to many Windows Registry keys may make the system unusable.
Do a System Restore to a time before you made the changes.

Revert the Permissions in the Registry back to Defaults, or Windows Trusted Installer.
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I have two other computers with the same issue - one with Windows 11 and the other with Windows 10.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro; 21H2, Build 22000.1281
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell 3525
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 3 3250 with Radeon Graphics
    Memory
    8gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Graphics
    Sound Card
    AMD high definition audio device; Realtek audio
    Screen Resolution
    1980x1020

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System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG Strix
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro; 21H2, Build 22000.1281
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell 3525
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 3 3250 with Radeon Graphics
    Memory
    8gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Graphics
    Sound Card
    AMD high definition audio device; Realtek audio
    Screen Resolution
    1980x1020
Despite what you read online, you should never really attempt to take ownership of reg keys. That can lead to disaster as specific reg permissions are needed for the normal operations of Windows.

If there's a key protected by TrustedInstaller rights (which you as Administrator cannot modify), then use an elevation tool which temporarily gives you SYSTEM or TrustedInstaller rights.

PowerRun or @LesFerch's RightClickTool are examples of tools which grant you those rights. This way you can modify the key, while not disturbing the existing permissions that key already has.
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
garlin said:
Despite what you read online, you should never really attempt to take ownership of reg keys. That can lead to disaster as specific reg permissions are needed for the normal operations of Windows.

If there's a key protected by TrustedInstaller rights (which you as Administrator cannot modify), then use an elevation tool which temporarily gives you SYSTEM or TrustedInstaller rights.

PowerRun or @LesFerch's RightClickTool are examples of tools which grant you those rights. This way you can modify the key, while not disturbing the existing permissions that key already has.
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Thanks, I will take a look at these....
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro; 21H2, Build 22000.1281
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell 3525
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 3 3250 with Radeon Graphics
    Memory
    8gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Graphics
    Sound Card
    AMD high definition audio device; Realtek audio
    Screen Resolution
    1980x1020
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