Connect Method, Server class

Description

The Connect method establishes a connection to a predefined registry handle on another computer.

Syntax

Server.Connect ([MachineName as String = Local computer], [hKey as ReservedKeys = rkLocalMachine], [UserName as String = Empty string], [Password as String = Empty string])

Where	Type	Optional	Default	Description
MachineName	String	yes	Local computer	Name of the remote computer.
hKey	ReservedKeys	yes	rkLocalMachine	Specifies the predefined handle of the registry on the remote computer.
UserName	String	yes	Empty string	Specifies a user name to be used in making the connection
Password	String	yes	Empty string	Specifies a password to be used in making the network connection

Remarks

The Connect method is obsolete. It is provided only for compatibility with older versions. You should use GetKey method.
Connect uses AddConnection method if UserName/Password is defined.

Examples

Enumerate classes on remote computer

  'Get regedit server object
  Set S = CreateObject("RegEdit.Server")
 
  'Connect to the remote registry
  S.Connect "ComputerName", rkClassesRoot

  For Each Key In S.Keys
      Wscript.Echo Key.Name
  Next

  S.Close