I would of thought so too, and thought this task would be a no brainer, check HCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Communicator on a XP SP2 build, it is definitely set to read only for the user. ________________________________ From: gptalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:gptalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Nelson, Jamie R Sent: 11 March 2008 15:54 To: gptalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [gptalk] Re: User Hive settings set during logon.... That doesn't sound right. If it is in HKCU the user should (by default) be able to modify it. From: gptalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:gptalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Smith, Brad Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 10:49 AM To: gptalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [gptalk] User Hive settings set during logon.... All, Is there a way to configure permissions on registry key in the HKCU hive? I want to run a startup script that modifies a key in this hive from the user portion of the GPO, but the user only has read only access to it by default. Any ideas? TIA, Brad This email and any attached files are confidential and copyright protected. If you are not the addressee, any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. Unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing, nothing stated in this communication shall be legally binding. The ultimate parent company of the Atkins Group is WS Atkins plc. Registered in England No. 1885586. Registered Office Woodcote Grove, Ashley Road, Epsom, Surrey KT18 5BW. A list of wholly owned Atkins Group companies registered in the United Kingdom can be found at: http://www.atkinsglobal.com/terms_and_conditions/index.aspx. <http://www.atkinsglobal.com/terms_and_conditions/index.aspx> P Consider the environment. Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to. This message has been scanned for viruses by MailControl <http://bluepages.wsatkins.co.uk/?6875772> ________________________________ This e-mail may contain identifiable health information that is subject to protection under state and federal law. This information is intended to be for the use of the individual named above. If you are not the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this information is prohibited and may be punishable by law. If you have received this electronic transmission in error, please notify us immediately by electronic mail (reply). ________________________________ This email and any attached files are confidential and copyright protected. If you are not the addressee, any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. Unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing, nothing stated in this communication shall be legally binding. The ultimate parent company of the Atkins Group is WS Atkins plc. Registered in England No. 1885586. Registered Office Woodcote Grove, Ashley Road, Epsom, Surrey KT18 5BW. A list of wholly owned Atkins Group companies registered in the United Kingdom can be found at http://www.atkinsglobal.com/terms_and_conditions/index.aspx Consider the environment. Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to.