Modifying the registry with a C++ program

[Brian23]

Hi all,
I'm trying to write a program that will autosort the start menu, but I need to be able to edit the registry to do so. I've never done this with C++ before, so I'm not sure how to do it.

 

[CTho9305]

Look at msdn for the API calls you need. They should be very well documented.

 

[glugglug]

The start menu isn't built from the registry AFAIK - Just look at \Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu and \Documents and Settings\<your username>\Start Menu folders.

 

[dighn]

Originally posted by: CTho9305
Look at msdn for the API calls you need. They should be very well documented.

yes. look for functions that start with the name "Reg" eg RegOpenKeyEx() RegQueryValueEx()

 

[HJB417]

you might want to consider using c++.net
here's the class you can use http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/cpref/html/frlrfmicrosoftwin32registryclasstopic.asp
It might be easier than having to use the windows api/sdk in conjunction with ansi c++.