Overview

This article guides you on how to set permissions to access Remote Registry.

Process

Go to Start > Run > type services.msc
Right-click on Remote Registry and select Properties.
Set startup type to Automatic.
Open the Run window again and type regedit.
NOTE: Back up the Registry first by going to File > Export and save the registry file.
Configure the following permissions on the registry key below:
```
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurePipeServers\winreg
```
- Set Administrators to Full Control.
- Set Local Service to Read.
Restart Remote Registry Service to apply the new settings.