Register

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Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

Register

Registers a program so that it has special execution characteristics.

Syntax

register FileName [{/system | /user}] [/v]

Parameters
  • FileName
    Specifies the name of the file you want to register.
  • /system
    Registers FileName as a system global resource.
  • /user
    Registers FileName as a user global resource.
  • /v
    Displays additional information.
  • /?
    Displays help at the command prompt.
Remarks

  • Only administrators can use register.

  • Some complex applications and subsystems need to execute in a system global context to establish resources that are common to more than one logon.

  • Registration data for a program is recognized only when the program is installed. If you issue a register command for a program that is already installed, the changes take effect the next time the program is installed.

Examples

To register a program as a system global resource, type:

register program.exe /system

To register a program as a user global resource, type:

register program.exe /user

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Parameter that can be repeated several times in a command line

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Optional items

Between braces ({}); choices separated by pipe (|). Example: {even|odd}

Set of choices from which the user must choose only one

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Code or program output

See Also

Concepts

Command-line reference A-Z
Command shell overview
Terminal Services commands