How to automate registry settings?Solved

Hi @mike_johnson , Welcome to Hexnode Connect.

Yes, Hexnode can absolutely help you automate registry-based configurations on Windows devices. Using the Registry Configurations feature, IT admins can apply registry edits to multiple devices in bulk, ensuring consistent system policies and security settings across the organization.

You can either:

Define registry actions (Write Value, Delete Value, Add Key, and Delete Key) manually.

Or

Upload a preconfigured .reg file if you already have your settings prepared.

Once configured, Hexnode automatically applies these changes to the selected Windows devices based on your defined schedules and filters. This ensures that the edits are precise but also delivered to the right devices at the right time.

If you’d like, I can also connect you with our sales team for licensing and purchase assistance.

Best regards,
Isabel Lora
Hexnode UEM

Thank you so much, @isabel_lora ! That sounds exactly like what we need. I’ll definitely reach out to your team about the purchase. 

Hi @isabel_lora !

I once tried pushing a registry tweak to disable Windows notifications for standard users on all our devices. On a few PCs, it ended up hiding important alerts that some apps relied on, and it caused confusion for users. It took me a while to fix.

Any tips on how to avoid issues like this when editing registry changes through Hexnode?

Hi @carter , that’s a great question, and I’m sorry you had to deal with that. Registry changes can be tricky if not handled carefully.

To avoid issues like overwriting or data loss, we recommend:

• Taking a registry snapshot first: In Hexnode, you can use the Registry Snapshot action to create a snapshot of the device’s current registry before applying edits. This snapshot will be available in the Hexnode UEM portal under Manage > Device > Device Info > Device Registry. If anything goes wrong, you can refer it and restore the previous state.
• Testing on a single device: Always validate your registry edits on one test device before rolling them out to the entire fleet.
• Being cautious with overwrite actions: Double-check the keys and values and the path you’re modifying, especially if they might already have custom configurations.

This approach will help you push registry settings safely without risking critical system or user data.

Best Regards,
Isabel Lora
Hexnode UEM