Hector, Make the new value an "Expandable String Value". See KB256986 Steve Raffensberger Sovereign Bank 1125 Berkshire Boulevard Wyomissing, PA 19610 email: sraffens@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ________________________________ From: thin-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:thin-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Minero, Hector B CIV NSWCDD, K55 Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 8:09 AM To: thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [THIN] Using %username% in registry files Hi all, is there a way to use the %username% variable in reg files? Something like: [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Telelogic] "DICTIONARY"="C:\Documents and Settings\\%username%\dictionary" After running it, the "%username%" is entered in their registry. What's the correct syntax? Thanks, _______________________________ Hector Minero NSWCDD K55 This message contains information which may be confidential and privileged. Unless you are the addressee (or authorized to receive for the addressee), you may not use, copy or disclose to anyone the message or any information contained in the message. If you have received the message in error, please advise the sender by reply e-mail, and delete or destroy the message. Thank you.