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Trying converting registry code to Vb.net

I am trying to convert this registry code to my vb.net code... and having some trouble!

Here is the registry code: 

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\worldoftanks.exe\PerfOptions]
"CpuPriorityClass"=dword:00000003

This code makes the application "worldoftanks.exe" run at high priority at launch.

Here is my Vb.net code: 

 Try
        Dim regKey As RegistryKey
        regKey = Registry.LocalMachine.CreateSubKey("\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\worldoftanks.exe\PerfOptions", True)
        regKey.SetValue("CpuPriorityClass", 3, RegistryValueKind.DWord)
        regKey.Close()
    Catch ex As Exception
        MessageBox.Show(ex.Message)
    End Try

For some reason I am receiving this error: 

The specified RegistryKeyPermissionCheck value is invalid. Parameter name: mode

This is my first time dealing with registry through vb.net! If someone could help, that would be awesome!

Solution

  • Change your line to this: EDIT: There was an extra backslash in front of Software... it's been removed

    regKey = Registry.LocalMachine.CreateSubKey("SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\worldoftanks.exe\PerfOptions", RegistryKeyPermissionCheck.ReadWriteSubTree, RegistryOptions.None)