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You can only import registry files
Name: NicolaHill Date: August 29, 2006 at 00:41:26 Pacific OS: 2000 CPU/Ram: Various Product: Dell - various models
Comment:
Hi all,
I have a registry file which runs at login for users in a specific group. The file changes the IE homepage to a specific site. Recently when the users log on, they receive the following error: 'Error importing \server\path\file.reg The specified file is not a registry script. You can only import registry files.' This is strange as it's just happened for no apparent reason as no changes have been made to the server or file.
Name: Jennifer SUMN Date: August 29, 2006 at 04:51:06 Pacific
Reply:
Have you tried re-exporting the key/value and creating another reg file?
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Response Number 2
Name: NicolaHill Date: August 29, 2006 at 06:34:01 Pacific
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Thanks for your response. Sorry, I should have said before. I am a complete novice when it comes to editing the registry, which is how I know nothing has changed as I don't go anywhere near it!
If you could guide me through the process of what you're suggesting?
Thanks again,
Nicola
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Response Number 3
Name: Jennifer SUMN Date: August 29, 2006 at 07:28:37 Pacific
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I'm assuming you created the file for the users to run. My suggestion was just to recreate the file. There are also other ways to change a default homepage, especially if you're running Server with AD.
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Response Number 4
Name: NicolaHill Date: August 29, 2006 at 07:33:45 Pacific
Reply:
Thanks again.
Recreating the file didn't make any difference, and yes, we're using Active Directory, so I will look into doing it that way.
Thanks,
Nicola
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Response Number 5
Name: Dirty_Sanchez Date: August 29, 2006 at 14:10:18 Pacific
Reply:
You could just setup group policy that sets the defined home page for everyone when they login (much easier)
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