Add registry key creation documentation with permissions guidance #47686
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This PR adds comprehensive documentation for creating registry keys in C# with important guidance on permissions and security considerations.
Problem Addressed
Users reported that registry code examples only work when running Visual Studio as administrator, and requested documentation about permissions and whether applications can routinely store/update registry values at runtime.
Changes Made
New Documentation Structure
/docs/csharp/programming-guide/file-system/
directoryhow-to-create-a-key-in-the-registry.md
with comprehensive guidanceindex.md
)Key Content Added
Permissions Guidance:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER
doesn't require administrator privilegesCode Examples:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER
(no admin required)Security and Best Practices:
Example Usage
The documentation now shows how to create registry keys without requiring administrator privileges:
And includes proper error handling for scenarios where permissions are insufficient.
Fixes #30779.
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