Syntax pattern from Microsoft Learn; replace placeholders and choose only one documented alternative before use.
reg add <keyname> [/v valuename | /ve] [/t datatype] [/s separator] [/d data] [/f] [/reg:32 | /reg:64]reg add command
Adds a new subkey or entry to the registry. This guide lists the documented syntax and parameters for reg add; check Microsoft Learn for version, role and execution-context requirements.
Documented syntax
reg add <keyname> [/v valuename | /ve] [/t datatype] [/s separator] [/d data] [/f] [/reg:32 | /reg:64]The linked Microsoft Learn article is the upstream authority. Availability may depend on Windows release, role, optional feature or interactive tool context.
Syntax pattern
Parameters, options and clauses
| Option / clause | Description |
|---|---|
<keyname> | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
/v <Valuename> | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/ve | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/t <Type> | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/v | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/t | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/s | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/d | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/f | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/reg:32 | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/reg:64 | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
Review a command and its target before running it. Commands that alter files, services, accounts, disks, permissions or databases may be difficult to reverse. Test in a safe environment and keep backups.