(Fresh Scripter)

2007-01-16 03:00 AM

Run a command based on the result of a registry key

Within my scipt, I need to run a command to check certain criteria within the registy and execute depending on the result.

Only if the hostname is a specific server and if a specific key exsists with a specfic value do I want the .reg file to import.

Below is an example of what I want but I'm unsure if this is correct termonology and I can't find any specific examples of this on the forum. The manual states another option READVALUE but I can't tell which one is the correct command.

IF @WKSTA="TS_SERVER"
IF READTYPE ("HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Program\Value_Name", "Value_data")
Shell "regedit /s" "\\servername\share\import.reg"
ENDIF
ENDIF

Thanks in advance for any assistance.

Administrator

(KiX Master)

2007-01-16 03:14 AM

Re: Run a command based on the result of a registry key

You're close

1. What version of KiXtart are you using?

2. What are the exact details (names/reasons) to check to verify if you want it to run ?

You would use ReadValue if you're making a determination of the data from the registry. The Type only tells you the data type which I don't think is what you're looking for.

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(KiX Master)

2007-01-16 03:23 AM

Re: Run a command based on the result of a registry key

Your shell line is wrong.
Shell 'regedit /s "\\servername\share\import.reg"'

(Fresh Scripter)

2007-01-16 11:46 AM

Re: Run a command based on the result of a registry key

Thank you for your replies...

I have edited the two lines to the correct ReadValue and Shell commands and edited the REG_SZ info to read a little clearer...

IF @WKSTA="TS_SERVER"
IF ReadValue ("HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Program\UserName", "NONUSER")
Shell 'regedit /s "\\servername\share\import.reg"'
ENDIF
ENDIF

I am running the very latest version of Kixtart (KiX2010_453) and the Registry values that I am reading are REG_SZ and in relation to a peice of software on a Terminal Server. The software has been installed but requires configuring, per user, on their first login. Once configured, the kixtart commands are no longer required which is why I need to check the value of the registry key to determine whether it's the default entry or not. If so, then it will import a registry key but if it's not the default entry, kixtart will ignore the command and carry on with the script.

This still requires a little intervention to get the software running once the user is logged in. Therefore, once I have the correct command formating, I could query the name of the user and import a pre-made .reg key based on their username and it would be fully configured.

It's just I'm not sure I'm calling the commands correctly from the login script to either run the command if a registry is of a certain value or to ignore it and carry on with the rest of the script if it's not.

Thanks again for any help.

(Fresh Scripter)

2007-01-16 03:25 PM

Re: Run a command based on the result of a registry key

I am sooo close but when ever I test, I don't get the desired result.

This is the code I have now...

IF @WKSTA="TS-SERVER"
$User=ReadValue('HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\GoldMine\GoldMine Link for Microsoft Outlook','GMUserName')
If $User 'NONUSER'
Shell 'regedit /s "\\MAIN-SERVER\Support\Goldmine\GISMO\GISMO.reg"'
?"GISMO Installed for " @userid
Else
?"GISMO Already Installed for " @userid
EndIf

When I test this, the key imports fine when the value is set to NONUSER. However, if I change this value to USER1, within the registry and then run the script again, it still imports the .reg file. I want it to ignore the import .reg command if anything but NONUSER is the value of the key.

What have I got wrong?

Administrator

(KiX Supporter)

2007-01-16 03:33 PM

Re: Run a command based on the result of a registry key

(Untested)

Code:

 
IF @WKSTA="TS-SERVER"
  $User=ReadValue('HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\GoldMine\GoldMine Link for Microsoft Outlook','GMUserName')
  If $User='NONUSER'
    Shell 'regedit /s "\\MAIN-SERVER\Support\Goldmine\GISMO\GISMO.reg"'
    ?"GISMO Installed for " + @userid
  Else
    ?"GISMO Already Installed for " + @userid
  EndIf
EndIf

Looks like you were missing an "=" after If $user and an Endif at the end.

(Fresh Scripter)

2007-01-16 05:39 PM

Re: Run a command based on the result of a registry key

Perfect! Works like a dream now.

Thanks for your help.

(Fresh Scripter)

2007-11-05 02:27 AM

Re: Run a command based on the result of a registry key

good