Restart the process via Task Manager, or restart your computer to apply the changes. Method 2: Using the Graphical Registry Editor Press Windows Key + R , type regedit , and press Enter . Navigate to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\CLSID
: Instructs the system to add a new key or entry to the Windows Registry.
reg add "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\86CA1AA0-34AA-4E8B-A509-50C905BAE2A2\InprocServer32" /ve /d "C:\Windows\System32\some_legacy.dll" /f Restart the process via Task Manager, or restart
The specific CLSID you provided— 86ca1aa034aa4e8ba50950c905bae2a2 —does not resolve to any known Microsoft CLSID or standard software. When encountering such a CLSID in a script or command, consider these threats:
To understand exactly how this workaround modifies your operating system, it helps to break down each component of the command: The command you are referencing seems to be
It is important to clarify from the outset that the string of characters you provided— 86ca1aa034aa4e8ba50950c905bae2a2 —appears to be a (Class Identifier). There is no known standard Windows CLSID matching this value. The command you are referencing seems to be either a hypothetical example, part of a broken script, or potentially an obfuscated instruction from a malicious context (such as a malware dropper or a registry persistence technique).
Leave the "Value data" field completely empty and click . (Note: Ensure it shows as blank, not "value not set"). Applying the Changes part of a broken script
The basic syntax is: