Hi, I need edit the file \windows\system32\config.nt, but don'y allow save file. ???

There is an article on msdn http://windowssdk.msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms734601.aspxthat describes the four supported ways to change windows resource protected (wrp) files or folders. or look at the MSDN Vista SDK groups

the link didnt go anywhere helpful?? is there any other help you can give as i need to edit the vista config.nt file too thanks

try this link http://techrepublic.com.com/5208-6230-0.html?forumID=47&threadID=160545&messageID=1657346

How can I restore Config.NT if it is missing. I am running Vista Premium. I cannot install a 16 bit program becasue I get an error message that Config.NT is missing.

thanks for the reply, the actual prob i am having is that i need to alter the 'files = 40' to 'files = 100' at the end of config.nt. Ican enter config.nt through the command prompt and scroll to bottom and change the value. but when i try and save and exit it comes up with "edit was unable to create or access the file c:\windows\system32\config.nt" bit of a headache!

Go to DOS Prompt. Right click and Open as "Administrator". Change config.nt from read only with the attrib -r command. Then you can open it with edit or notepad and make changes and save. I had the same problem and needed to add more files for an old DOS program. Works great now under Vista.

ron you are a genious!! thanks very much indeed!

Wow, great. I'm tested in Windows Vista Home Premium, and run perfecty.

Thanks for the tip, its very useful !!!

mora_rndll wrote: Hi, I need edit the file \windows\system32\config.nt, but don'y allow save file. ???Right Click on Notepad shortcut and click on Run as Administrator this will open notepad then edit config.nt which is in \windows\system32\ folderor Right Click on Command Prompt shortcut and click on Run as AdministratorCommand prompt window will open by default is \windows\system32 if not go to \windows\system32then type EDIT config.nt do the changes and save

I want to change config.nt in windows vista home edition.

This was a great help, thank you heaps, without it I would of pulled the few hairs left on my head out :)