Is it possible to install a regkey from a live cd?

aj01701

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Ive been working on a live cd project, based off of windows PE, for repairing windows 8 machines. I have a full gui with a windows 7 explorer shell and it is UEFI compatable /bootable. Ive loaded it with a bunch of tools for computer repairs, imaging HDDs, etc. This got me thinking what else i may be able to do. My question is would it be possible to install regkeys to the "targeted OS" via the live cd?

For example: Some virus and malware programs corrupt regkeys by disabling task manager, permission settings, changing proxy settings, home pages, etc. If i had a corrupted computer and booted off my live cd, would it be possible to write a batch file (or similar) to call a list of regkeys and install them to the hive of the corrupted computer's OS (and not the live cds OS)?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    FX9370
    Motherboard
    ASUS
    Memory
    16GB GSkill
    Graphics Card(s)
    GTX560ti
    Hard Drives
    SSD 120GB
    HDD 4T
    PSU
    Corsair 850w
    Case
    Scout II
    Cooling
    H80i
You should be able to do this with the reg command.

First load the hive you want to modify: reg load
Then delete the key then add it back: reg del and reg add

You will have to experiment to get the correct syntax.

Open a command prompt and enter reg /? for an overall command list then reg xxx /? for each sub command.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo IdeaCenter K450
    CPU
    Intel Quad Core i7-4770 @ 3.4Ghz
    Motherboard
    Lenovo
    Memory
    16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Integrated HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP h2207
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050@59Hz
    Hard Drives
    250GB Samsung EVO SATA-3 SSD;
    2TB Seagate ST2000DM001 SATA-2;
    1.5TB Seagate ST3150041AS SATA
    PSU
    500W
    Keyboard
    Wired USB
    Mouse
    Wired USB
    Internet Speed
    3GB Up, 30GB Down
    Browser
    SeaMonkey
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender; MBAM Pro
    Other Info
    UEFI/GPT
    PLDS DVD-RW DH16AERSH
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