Windows 10: REG ADD works from cmdline but not batch

I've been trying to figure this one out and I'm sure it's something simple I've missed.

This will add a reg entry to a local pc when used from an elevated cmd prompt, but doesn't work when I run it in a .cmd file with run as admin?

reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer" /v "StartLayoutFile" /t REG_EXPAND_SZ /d "C:\Windows\StartLayout.xml"

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Import reg file in a batch file

I suggest that, as a first step, you edit the batch file so it captures the errorlevel after the reg import command.

- Something simple such asecho The reg import command result is - %ErrorLevel% will do as long as long as you put it in as the line straight after the reg import command and then put aPause command in as the next line [before restarting explorer] so you can have a look.

- Checking the errorlevel will tell you whether reg import thinks it has completed correctly or not.
- While you are checking the errorlevel you could also go to the Registry key [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search] to see what has happened to it [make sure you Refresh the view if you were already at that key beforehand]



I have never used reg import but I know there are optional arguments for 32/64 bit items so perhaps you might investigate them
- enter reg import /? >RegImport.txt in a command prompt to save the Help guidance that mentions these switches.
- I do not think these switches are relevant but I have never investigated their use properly.
- For all I know, the problem might be as simple as reg import not being able to handle the comment lines, such as ; Cartella utente, properly

Best of luck,
Denis

 

Import reg file in a batch file

but the reg imported in batch file do not disable cortana

 

Windows 10 infinite restart black screen


The tutorials provided are just a list of troubleshooting steps. Use only the steps which apply to you.

Since none of the troubleshooting steps here worked, I'd suggest you do a Clean install.

John