Windows reg command across network

[ThePrince]

Hello,

I am trying to use the reg command on a remote machine, on the command prompt, in order to read or write the registry. I believe I have admin privileges currently over that machine.

So I type in something like reg query \\machinename\hklm

As a response I get " ERROR: Network access path not found" or something similar (I am translating the error)

What does this mean? How can I fix it? As I said, I have full access over the machine I'm talking about. The reg command should work across the network and in fact, it has worked on another computer at one point. But on this computer I get that error.

Some enlightenment on this issue would be greatly appreciated because I am a bit of a network newbie.

Thanks!!!

Edited June 14, 2011 by ThePrince

[allen2]

In order to use this feature, you need the remote computer to have at least server service and remote registry service started and the firewall open for those. If they are already started, you should look at netbios settings:

- MS client should be checked on each network connections used on both computers.

- in advanced tcp/ip settings, on the wins tab, netbios should be enabled on both network connections.

[ThePrince]

Thanks so much. Remote registry editing was not started on the remote computer which is why I couldn't edit it remotely. I started the service and now it works. Thanks!!!

[sagardeshmukh95]

I am using Server 2003 as Server side. and I want to block Client USB port as well as Port 80 (LAN).So how can i this possible