UWF_RegistryFilter.AddExclusion
Adds a registry key to the registry exclusion list for Unified Write Filter (UWF).
Important
Only registry subkeys under the following registry keys can be added to the exclusion list.
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\BCD00000000
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SAM
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SECURITY
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\COMPONENTS
Important
Excluding a registry key from filtering also excludes all subkeys from filtering.
Syntax
UInt32 AddExclusion(
string RegistryKey
);
Parameters
RegistryKey
A string that contains the full path of the registry key.
Return Value
Returns an HRESULT value that indicates WMI status or a WMI error.
Remarks
You must restart the device before the registry key is excluded from UWF filtering.
Requirements
| Windows Edition | Supported |
|---|---|
| Windows Home | No |
| Windows Pro | No |
| Windows Enterprise | Yes |
| Windows Education | Yes |
| Windows IoT Enterprise | Yes |