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by m.perea

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Hello to all,
Need help. Pls reply. Anybody now how I can Remotely Access Windows 98 and Xp registry without using a domain. U see, I wanted to create a server(win2000) which will control the desktop, toolbar, and programs the client(win98&xp) can access. The problem is that I don't have domain, just using work group. what approach can I do. Somebody suggested SNMP or a trojan program. If any body knows how to do this, pls help.

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by maelgwyn

Umm, cant you still use the policy maker for that task, for I am pretty sure that you can still make a local policy, even if it is for the workgroup. I think regedt32 may work, but I really cant be sure, since I dont have access to any computers atthat user level, since I am at Uni and thier machines are locked down... ~_~

If you canmnot, I am sure there would be a 3rd party util that would let you, surely someone programmed one...

ANywho, I hope it helps, I nknow it probably cant, but its the best I can do off mmy rusty knowledge...

by pesk, mbcs, mcse, mcitp, sts

On the Win98 PC, you will need to firstly have a Client running, such as Client for Microsoft Nets or Novell Netware, allow File and Print Sharing and allow remote access to the PC via Control Panel/Passwords (very dodgy!) and then create a remote share to the registry via the 'admin$' share (this is because in Win98 the reg files are user.dat and system.dat in the Windows dir).

Next, in the XP PC you will have to edit the Registry's Access Control List to specifically allow remote access to certain or all registry branches (Not Recommended as they are broadcast!) then edit the user's profiles to allow certain individuals remote access to the registry. You may want to use RegEdt32.exe as opposed to RegEdit.exe as this maintains the security integrity of the registry.

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