Solved Recursively take ownership of reg key trees in powershell


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i was googling trying to find how to recursively take ownership of reg key trees and couldnt seem to find a solid answer, or one that would work with the script im making.

im trying to disable all sound enhancements via registry but the reg key trees require permissions and ownership privileges. this is what i have so far

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windows11-scripts/DisableSoundEnhancements.ps1 at main · shoober420/windows11-scripts

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the issue is the reg key is variable (sound card mmdevapi guid) so i have to take ownership of the main reg key and have it act recursively. does anyone know how this can be done while being compatible with the script i have so far?
 

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You can right click on a key then select permissions . It really is not that good to full around with The Registry.
 

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I would not do this... But hey, that's me.
 

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Changing permissions in the registry are only for experienced users, and not the faint of heart.

Be sure to backup the registry and make a Backup image of your computer before you go monkeying around in the Registry.
 

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Another solution is to use PowerRun or another TrustedInstaller-based tool to get temporary elevated rights.

Some keys like for Defender will be protected by Tamper Protection, or locked by a running process. When that process isn't running, those keys are unlocked. The law of unintended consequences should lead you to make the least impactful change to get something done.

Otherwise your method of change might come back to bite you.
 

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RegEdit as TrustedInstaller is one of the options in my RightClickTools package. As @garlin mentioned, this is a safer approach than changing registry permissions.

RightClickTools

Add a Set of Powerful Tools to the Windows Explorer Context Menu
lesferch.github.io
 
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