#74845 - 2003-05-07 02:57 AM
Loadkey problem
|
jacks73
Getting the hang of it
Registered: 2003-04-23
Posts: 58
|
Hello folks,
I first need to admit that I am HORRIBLY new at writing kixtart scripts however the code that I have is direct from the Kixtart manual I got to from this site.
-------------------------------------------------
code
; Lotus notes registry entry script
$ReturnCode = Loadkey("HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\Mail\Lotus Notes", "c:\logon\regislotus.reg")
IF $ReturnCode = 0
? "key loaded....."
else ;I added this part to be sure at least some of my code was working
? "key not loaded"
EndIf
-------------------------------------------------
the only thing different with my script and the one from the book is the commented area and the specific Reg Key and the .reg file to load.
I know you guys can help me , and I thank you for all of it.
P.S.
What I'd really like to do is add a select..case that determines if the reg key is already there or not. But I'm taking it one step at a time.
"I'm doin' the work, I'm babystepin..."
Bob
[ 07. May 2003, 03:05: Message edited by: jacks73 ]
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#74846 - 2003-05-07 03:37 AM
Re: Loadkey problem
|
Howard Bullock
KiX Supporter
Registered: 2000-09-15
Posts: 5809
Loc: Harrisburg, PA USA
|
Check the manual for examples of how to use KeyExist(). Combine it with IF...Endif and I think you will have the code you want.
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#74848 - 2003-05-07 07:40 AM
Re: Loadkey problem
|
Kdyer
KiX Supporter
Registered: 2001-01-03
Posts: 6241
Loc: Tigard, OR
|
Further to Les' response. ![[Smile]](images/icons/smile.gif)
LOADKEY - Why doesn't it work
HTH,
Kent
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#74849 - 2003-05-07 06:55 PM
Re: Loadkey problem
|
jacks73
Getting the hang of it
Registered: 2003-04-23
Posts: 58
|
I have figured out what I need to evaluate in order for my IF statement to work. I need my script to determine if the key looks like this:
Regkey;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\Mail\Lotus Notes]
@=""
or this:
Regkey;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\Mail\Lotus Notes]
@="Lotus Notes"
to run
code
-----------------------------------------------------------
shell "regedit.exe /s regislotus.reg"; which worked like a charm, thanks Kdyer
------------------------------------------------------
thanks again all
[ 07. May 2003, 18:59: Message edited by: jacks73 ]
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#74851 - 2003-05-07 07:02 PM
Re: Loadkey problem
|
Kdyer
KiX Supporter
Registered: 2001-01-03
Posts: 6241
Loc: Tigard, OR
|
Jack,
I think you can do this all native to KiX..
code:
IF READVALUE("HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\Mail","")<>""
$RC=WRITEVALUE("HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\Mail","","Lotus Notes","REG_SZ")
ENDIF
Merging .REG file is not necessary for one or even five values. If you have "whole pile" of them, then yes you could do that.
Kent
[ 07. May 2003, 20:02: Message edited by: kdyer ]
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#74852 - 2003-05-07 07:11 PM
Re: Loadkey problem
|
Kdyer
KiX Supporter
Registered: 2001-01-03
Posts: 6241
Loc: Tigard, OR
|
Updated the FAQ with the caveat about merging these files..
Kent
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#74853 - 2003-05-07 07:11 PM
Re: Loadkey problem
|
jacks73
Getting the hang of it
Registered: 2003-04-23
Posts: 58
|
Thank you again for the tip Kdyer, however I don't see where the code enters the value data of the key. You see, I know the key exists I need to change the value data of the key.
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#74854 - 2003-05-07 07:14 PM
Re: Loadkey problem
|
Kdyer
KiX Supporter
Registered: 2001-01-03
Posts: 6241
Loc: Tigard, OR
|
Let's look at how this works..
First line..
IF READVALUE("HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\Mail","")<>""
We are testing the "@" or Default Value for what value exists. If it does not meet the "" or blank condition continue on.
$RC=WRITEVALUE("HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\Mail","","Lotus Notes","REG_SZ")
Set this value to be blank...
ENDIF
Quit the conditional test.
HTH,
Kent
[ 07. May 2003, 20:01: Message edited by: kdyer ]
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#74855 - 2003-05-07 07:49 PM
Re: Loadkey problem
|
jacks73
Getting the hang of it
Registered: 2003-04-23
Posts: 58
|
Thank you for talking slowly Kdyer, I get it now. So I want the value data to be Lotus notes so I changed the code to this
code
------------------------------------------------------------
If ReadValue("HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\Mail\Lotus Notes","")=""
$RC=WriteValue("HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\Mail\Lotus Notes","Lotus Notes","REG_SZ")
EndIf
------------------------------------------------------------------
and I get "script error : error in parameter(s) !.
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#74856 - 2003-05-07 07:53 PM
Re: Loadkey problem
|
Kdyer
KiX Supporter
Registered: 2001-01-03
Posts: 6241
Loc: Tigard, OR
|
Close..
It really should be -
code:
If ReadValue("HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\Mail","")=""
$RC=WriteValue("HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\Mail","","Lotus Notes","REG_SZ")
EndIf
If you need more detail, please check the Docs for the DataTypes, etc.
HTH,
Kent
[ 07. May 2003, 19:59: Message edited by: kdyer ]
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#74857 - 2003-05-07 08:10 PM
Re: Loadkey problem
|
jacks73
Getting the hang of it
Registered: 2003-04-23
Posts: 58
|
Hey Kdyer,
Thanks for your effort. I think I am having trouble communicating what I need. However you have helped me.
code:
If ReadValue("HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\Mail\Lotus Notes","")=""
shell "regedit.exe /s regislotus.reg"
? "Value data changed"
endif
code:
I appreciate all your help
"Baby steps onto the elevator...AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!(for 25 floors)"
Bob
[ 07. May 2003, 20:12: Message edited by: jacks73 ]
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#74859 - 2003-05-07 08:38 PM
Re: Loadkey problem
|
jacks73
Getting the hang of it
Registered: 2003-04-23
Posts: 58
|
![[Confused]](images/icons/confused.gif) As a moderator Sealeopard you could stand to be a little more consrtuctive and a lot less critical. And maybe you could notice that the very fisrt line of my post explained ineptitude. The result of this script could easily be accomplished by sending an email to my users with an attachment, had them launch it and then press "yes". I however enjoy the challenge of learning new things and Kixtart is the latest. I think that for 2 weeks of knowledge I'm doing pretty well.
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#74860 - 2003-05-07 08:54 PM
Re: Loadkey problem
|
Sealeopard
KiX Master
Registered: 2001-04-25
Posts: 11165
Loc: Boston, MA, USA
|
I would like to help. However, you do not provide sufficient helpful information. You do not specify which version of KiXtart you're using, whether it is a login or administrative script, which operating systems are supported, and so on. Additionally, you are attemting to write to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, which requires administrative privileges under Windows NT/2000/XP/2003. Writing for example to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE and HKEY_CURRENT_USER has different effects. However, as I do not know the OSes you're supporting with this, I can't really say much.
So, please provide more information.
_________________________
There are two types of vessels, submarines and targets.
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#74861 - 2003-05-07 09:36 PM
Re: Loadkey problem
|
Kdyer
KiX Supporter
Registered: 2001-01-03
Posts: 6241
Loc: Tigard, OR
|
What version of of KiXtart are you running?
With the extract your did from the Registry, what are you trying to change? One value? 20 Values?
From what you have posted, it is simply one value and the Merge routine is not really necessary and that is why I explained the READVALUE/WRITEVALUE routines to get this job done.
The other thing to watch for... Anytime that you write to the HKLM, you need to have "Power User" rights or better.
Thanks,
Kent
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#74862 - 2003-05-07 09:44 PM
Re: Loadkey problem
|
jacks73
Getting the hang of it
Registered: 2003-04-23
Posts: 58
|
That was a much more constructive posting, thanks. I am on Kixtart v3.60.0 and all systems are running Win2K pro. You are right that the script only runs properly with admin privilages so I've got to toss a SU command in. I'll post the code with that when I figure it out. If you have any ideas about my previous issues with the key I would love to hear them.
I have been hitting the books and will continue to, but the examples weren't working for me.
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
#74863 - 2003-05-07 09:51 PM
Re: Loadkey problem
|
Kdyer
KiX Supporter
Registered: 2001-01-03
Posts: 6241
Loc: Tigard, OR
|
Is there an option to get to 4.x? It will alleviate some headaches too.
For, example with KiXtart 4.x, you can push this remotely..
Consider the following post (my final response on it) -
Machine registrations in AD
This way, you don't have to expose potential risks.
If this not an option. Please peruse the following:
Installing an Application as an Admin
There are some other good topics, including deployment and updating KiXtart here -
KiXtart FAQ & How to's
Thanks,
Kent
[ 07. May 2003, 21:54: Message edited by: kdyer ]
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#74864 - 2003-05-07 09:54 PM
Re: Loadkey problem
|
jacks73
Getting the hang of it
Registered: 2003-04-23
Posts: 58
|
Just one Kdyer. I am trying to change the value of the subkey
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\Mail\Lotus Notes
from this
name type value data
(default) REG_SZ
to look like this
name type value data
(default) REG_SZ Lotus notes
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
Moderator: Glenn Barnas, NTDOC, Arend_, Jochen, Radimus, Allen, ShaneEP, Ruud van Velsen, Mart
|
0 registered
and 837 anonymous users online.
|
|
|
