# Set Registry Value

> Sets a registry value with specified name, value and datatype at a specified path in the registry.

Source: https://docs.capaone.com/capaone/application-manager/powerbricks/set-registry-value/  
Product: CapaOne — a separate CapaSystems product; do not apply this page to any other.

Sets a registry value with specified name, value and datatype at a specified path in the registry. The registry value can be set for the current user or all users on the endpoint including new users depending on the selected registry hive.

## Parameters

#### Registry Hive
*Required* — Default: `HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE`

The registry hive - HKEY_CURRENT_USER sets the value for all users on the endpoint including new users Allowed values: `HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE`, `HKEY_CURRENT_USER`.

#### Registry Variable Type
*Required* — Default: `String`

The type of the registry variable Allowed values: `String`, `DWORD (32-bit)`, `Expanded String`.

#### Registry Key
*Required* — Default: `SOFTWARE\Sample`

The path of the registry key within the registry hive - ex. SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows

#### Registry Variable Name
*Optional*

The name of the registry value. Example: AutoUpdate. Leave empty to set the default value.

#### Registry Variable Value
*Optional*

The value of the registry variable

## Details

- **Category:** Registry
- **Brick ID:** `Registry-Set-Value`

## Raw JSON definition

**JSON**

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