BGInfo error occurred opening the Default Desktop registry key
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Running the very nice BGInfo tool to uniquely identify various computers. However, in trying to run on Windows 2008 Server R2, I am getting following error:
"An error occured opening the Default Desktop registry key. Please ensure the current user has rights to change the Logon Desktop settings: Access is denied."
The program is started via a shortcut placed in "C:ProgramDataMicrosoftWindowsStart MenuProgramsStartup", and that shortcut is specifying a .BGI configuration file (versus reading settings from the Registry). Thoughts on why the error happens for user other than the Administrator?
On a more in-depth level, I am curious if anyone knows why BGInfo must open the "default desktop registry key" and what it is updating in the "logon desktop settings" (phrase in quotes taken from the original error message)?
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asked May 2 '12 at 18:12
Dan Aquinas
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Running the very nice BGInfo tool to uniquely identify various computers. However, in trying to run on Windows 2008 Server R2, I am getting following error:
"An error occured opening the Default Desktop registry key. Please ensure the current user has rights to change the Logon Desktop settings: Access is denied."
The program is started via a shortcut placed in "C:ProgramDataMicrosoftWindowsStart MenuProgramsStartup", and that shortcut is specifying a .BGI configuration file (versus reading settings from the Registry). Thoughts on why the error happens for user other than the Administrator?
On a more in-depth level, I am curious if anyone knows why BGInfo must open the "default desktop registry key" and what it is updating in the "logon desktop settings" (phrase in quotes taken from the original error message)?
windows sysinternals
asked May 2 '12 at 18:12
Dan Aquinas
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up vote
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Running the very nice BGInfo tool to uniquely identify various computers. However, in trying to run on Windows 2008 Server R2, I am getting following error:
"An error occured opening the Default Desktop registry key. Please ensure the current user has rights to change the Logon Desktop settings: Access is denied."
The program is started via a shortcut placed in "C:ProgramDataMicrosoftWindowsStart MenuProgramsStartup", and that shortcut is specifying a .BGI configuration file (versus reading settings from the Registry). Thoughts on why the error happens for user other than the Administrator?
On a more in-depth level, I am curious if anyone knows why BGInfo must open the "default desktop registry key" and what it is updating in the "logon desktop settings" (phrase in quotes taken from the original error message)?
windows sysinternals
asked May 2 '12 at 18:12
Dan Aquinas
131139
Running the very nice BGInfo tool to uniquely identify various computers. However, in trying to run on Windows 2008 Server R2, I am getting following error:
"An error occured opening the Default Desktop registry key. Please ensure the current user has rights to change the Logon Desktop settings: Access is denied."
The program is started via a shortcut placed in "C:ProgramDataMicrosoftWindowsStart MenuProgramsStartup", and that shortcut is specifying a .BGI configuration file (versus reading settings from the Registry). Thoughts on why the error happens for user other than the Administrator?
On a more in-depth level, I am curious if anyone knows why BGInfo must open the "default desktop registry key" and what it is updating in the "logon desktop settings" (phrase in quotes taken from the original error message)?
windows sysinternals
windows sysinternals
asked May 2 '12 at 18:12
Dan Aquinas
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asked May 2 '12 at 18:12
Dan Aquinas
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asked May 2 '12 at 18:12
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From an administrator account. I was able to right click on bginfo.exe. Go to Compatibility tab and check the Run this program as an administrator. This seemed to then allow me to apply the settings without the Default Desktop registry key error.
answered Jan 31 '14 at 15:19
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BGInfo needs to update the registry to set a default login desktop for all RDP users.
You need to run BGInfo with elevated privileges initially. That can be done as described by creed929 or by right-clicking on bginfo.exe and running as administrator. Once the settings are saved, subsequent user logins will not need the elevated privilege to see the BGInfo background.
answered Dec 23 '15 at 16:43
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From an administrator account. I was able to right click on bginfo.exe. Go to Compatibility tab and check the Run this program as an administrator. This seemed to then allow me to apply the settings without the Default Desktop registry key error.
answered Jan 31 '14 at 15:19
TNTcr205
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From an administrator account. I was able to right click on bginfo.exe. Go to Compatibility tab and check the Run this program as an administrator. This seemed to then allow me to apply the settings without the Default Desktop registry key error.
answered Jan 31 '14 at 15:19
TNTcr205
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up vote
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up vote
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From an administrator account. I was able to right click on bginfo.exe. Go to Compatibility tab and check the Run this program as an administrator. This seemed to then allow me to apply the settings without the Default Desktop registry key error.
answered Jan 31 '14 at 15:19
TNTcr205
12
From an administrator account. I was able to right click on bginfo.exe. Go to Compatibility tab and check the Run this program as an administrator. This seemed to then allow me to apply the settings without the Default Desktop registry key error.
answered Jan 31 '14 at 15:19
TNTcr205
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answered Jan 31 '14 at 15:19
TNTcr205
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answered Jan 31 '14 at 15:19
TNTcr205
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answered Jan 31 '14 at 15:19
TNTcr205
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BGInfo needs to update the registry to set a default login desktop for all RDP users.
You need to run BGInfo with elevated privileges initially. That can be done as described by creed929 or by right-clicking on bginfo.exe and running as administrator. Once the settings are saved, subsequent user logins will not need the elevated privilege to see the BGInfo background.
answered Dec 23 '15 at 16:43
Alien Technology
905719
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up vote
0
down vote
BGInfo needs to update the registry to set a default login desktop for all RDP users.
You need to run BGInfo with elevated privileges initially. That can be done as described by creed929 or by right-clicking on bginfo.exe and running as administrator. Once the settings are saved, subsequent user logins will not need the elevated privilege to see the BGInfo background.
answered Dec 23 '15 at 16:43
Alien Technology
905719
add a comment |
up vote
0
down vote
up vote
0
down vote
BGInfo needs to update the registry to set a default login desktop for all RDP users.
You need to run BGInfo with elevated privileges initially. That can be done as described by creed929 or by right-clicking on bginfo.exe and running as administrator. Once the settings are saved, subsequent user logins will not need the elevated privilege to see the BGInfo background.
answered Dec 23 '15 at 16:43
Alien Technology
905719
BGInfo needs to update the registry to set a default login desktop for all RDP users.
You need to run BGInfo with elevated privileges initially. That can be done as described by creed929 or by right-clicking on bginfo.exe and running as administrator. Once the settings are saved, subsequent user logins will not need the elevated privilege to see the BGInfo background.
answered Dec 23 '15 at 16:43
Alien Technology
905719
answered Dec 23 '15 at 16:43
Alien Technology
905719
answered Dec 23 '15 at 16:43
Alien Technology
905719
answered Dec 23 '15 at 16:43
Alien Technology
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