Registers a program so that it has special execution characteristics.
register FileName [{/system|/user}] [/v]
FileName : Specifies the name of the file you want to register.
/system : Registers filename as a system global resource.
/user : Registers filename as a user global resource.
/v : Displays additional information.
/? : Displays help at the command prompt.
| • | Only administrators can use register. |
| • | Some complex applications and subsystems need to execute in a system global context to establish resources that are common to more than one logon. |
| • | Registration data for a program is recognized only when the program is installed. If you issue a register command for a program that is already installed, the changes take effect the next time the program is installed. |
| Format | Meaning |
Italic | Information that the user must supply |
Bold | Elements that the user must type exactly as shown |
Ellipsis (...) | Parameter that can be repeated several times in a command line |
Between brackets ([]) | Optional items |
Between braces ({}); choices separated by pipe (|). Example: {even|odd} | Set of choices from which the user must choose only one |
Courier font | Code or program output |