Open Registry Files?

[KoreanGirl]

Is there any way I can open a registry file that is not from the local machine? I have the software and system files from another PC and need to create a small VB app to read and get values from the files. The other PC is down and I just have the registry files.

This only works on the local machine --

My.Computer.Registry.LocalMachine.OpenSubKey

 

[KoreanGirl]

I know this is a tough one and I've been wondering around the net for days now.

 

[JohnH]

try these:
RegistryKey.OpenRemoteBaseKey Method (Microsoft.Win32)
How to Manage Remote Access to the Registry
if you need to impersonate an administrator also some posts seem to indicate it can be done with the WMI ManagementScope, that would be convenient, see for example:
Code Sample To Change Remote Registry Key - Visual Basic .NET answers