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VBS file to modify registry

I am looking to create a simple .vbs file that will modify a registry key. I need it to have a prompt to change one key, and automatically change the other key.

The keys are
hkey_local_machine>software>microsoft>windows nt>winlogon>defaultusername
hkey_local_machine>software>microsoft>windows nt>winlogon>defaultdomainname

I need a simple prompt that will ask me for the defaultusername, and when I enter it, it will change the key with my value. And, I need it to always change the defaultdomainname to "MCPS".

I have never programmed, and I am not even sure if this is the correct way to do this. Thanks for your help!

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Hubasan

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BrandonGalderisi

Although hubasan's code appears to be correct, I would HIGHLY advise you not do this. Storing default domain/user/password information in the registry is a big security hole. That means that booting the computer (by anyone) will log it in and then the user could navigate to that key to get the users's password.

I realize that you can't do this with vbs, but it's a better setup to use xp power toys to do your auto login as it won't store the PW in cleartext.

http://www.windowsreference.com/windows-xp/enable-autologon-in-windows-2000xp2003/

dougstech

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BrandonGalderisi

the script does NOT have a password to be stored in the registry. the user will still have to enter their password, but the username and domain would be filled in for them.

BrandonGalderisi

I BELIEVE... the defaultusername and defaultdomainname are only used for auto login when the autologin flag is set. I believe that the defaultusername and defaultdomainname will still always display the last logged in user.

But I could be wrong.

dougstech

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Thank you so much! It worked perfectly! This saves me a TON of time in the registry! thanks again

Hubasan

you are welcome :-)