convert .reg file

aanardo · 25th October 2002, 13:47

I'm just getting started with NSIS but was wondering is there an easy way to convert a .reg file into a NSIS script since this file has over 300 registry entries

kichik · 25th October 2002, 17:56

Currently there is no easy way to convert it. You will have to write a NSIS script or a program to do it.

You can also call RegEdit to import it for you. For example:

PHP Code:


			
GetTempFileName $R0

File /oname=$R0 myreg.reg

ExecWait 'RegEdit.exe /S "$R0"'

Delete $R0

/S tells RegEdit to not show the dialog box asking the user if he's sure.

dselkirk · 25th October 2002, 19:05

If you still want to convert to nsis code, here's a little util which will do it for you. Did it for fun.

Usage: ini2reg.exe file.reg
Output: file.nsi

Mottel · 3rd November 2002, 07:26

Look at new thread posted today (Nov 3, 2002)
Calling Regedit. Which method is better?

Mottel · 4th November 2002, 00:35

No offence, but dselkirk's ini2reg falls over badly.
It's a good idea though and worth further development.
Perhaps the sample output posted on this thread will help show up where it falls over and what work needs to be done on it.

kichik · 4th November 2002, 13:00

Mottel, please stop cross-posting. There is no need in a clone thread. Post only in the new thread.

25th October 2002, 13:47	#1
aanardo Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1	convert .reg file I'm just getting started with NSIS but was wondering is there an easy way to convert a .reg file into a NSIS script since this file has over 300 registry entries

25th October 2002, 17:56	#2
kichik M.I.A. [NSIS Dev, Mod] Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Israel Posts: 11,338	Currently there is no easy way to convert it. You will have to write a NSIS script or a program to do it. You can also call RegEdit to import it for you. For example: PHP Code: `GetTempFileName $R0 File /oname=$R0 myreg.reg ExecWait 'RegEdit.exe /S "$R0"' Delete $R0` /S tells RegEdit to not show the dialog box asking the user if he's sure. NSIS FAQ \| NSIS Home Page \| Donate $ "I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand." -- Confucius

3rd November 2002, 07:26	#4
Mottel Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 55	Calling Regedit Look at new thread posted today (Nov 3, 2002) Calling Regedit. Which method is better?

4th November 2002, 00:35	#5
Mottel Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 55	dselkirk's ini2reg No offence, but dselkirk's ini2reg falls over badly. It's a good idea though and worth further development. Perhaps the sample output posted on this thread will help show up where it falls over and what work needs to be done on it.

4th November 2002, 13:00	#6
kichik M.I.A. [NSIS Dev, Mod] Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Israel Posts: 11,338	Mottel, please stop cross-posting. There is no need in a clone thread. Post only in the new thread. NSIS FAQ \| NSIS Home Page \| Donate $ "I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand." -- Confucius

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