Delete Registry Key VI

Deletes the specified key or subkey.

Caution Incorrectly modifying the registry can damage Windows or prevent you from starting Windows.


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Inputs/Outputs

  • cdlrn.png refnum —

    refnum is a handle to the open key.

  • cstr.png subkey —

    subkey is the name of a subkey of root key. A beginning backslash character \ might cause an error.

  • cu16.png registry view —

    registry view specifies whether to delete a 32-bit key or a 64-bit key on a 64-bit operating system.

    0Default (default)—LabVIEW selects the type of key based on the version of LabVIEW that is installed. For example, if LabVIEW (64-bit) is installed, LabVIEW deletes a 64-bit key.
    8KEY_WOW64_32KEY—Deletes a 32-bit key.
    9KEY_WOW64_64KEY—Deletes a 64-bit key.
  • cerrcodeclst.png error in (no error) —

    error in describes error conditions that occur before this node runs. This input provides standard error in functionality.

  • idlrn.png refnum out —

    refnum out is a handle to the open key.

  • ierrcodeclst.png error out —

    error out contains error information. This output provides standard error out functionality.

    • Examples

    Refer to the following example files included with LabVIEW.

    • labview\examples\Connectivity\Windows Registry Access\Windows Registry Manipulation.vi