Visual Basic 2005 in a Nutshell (In a Nutshell (OReilly))

Location

My.Computer.Registry.ClassesRoot

Syntax

Dim result As Microsoft.Win32.RegistryKey = _ My.Computer.Registry.ClassesRoot

Description

The ClassesRoot property returns a Microsoft.Win32.RegistryKey object that refers to the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT location in the Windows registry. This entry point is used primarily to store ActiveX class-specific information and Windows file associations.

Usage at a Glance

• This property is read-only.

• You must have sufficient security permissions to read or write keys and values in the registry.

Example

The following example displays all of the sub-elements of the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT registry key element in a listbox control. The example assumes that you are using this code on a form with a defined ListBox1 control.

ListBox1.DataSource = _ My.Computer.Registry.ClassesRoot.GetSubKeyNames( )

Related Framework Entries

• Microsoft.VisualBasic.MyServices.RegistryProxy.ClassesRoot Property

• Microsoft.Win32.Registry.ClassesRoot Property

See Also

CurrentConfig Property, CurrentUser Property, DynData Property, GetValue Method, LocalMachine Property, PerformanceData Property, Registry Object, SetValue Method, Users Property