GUI application unable to display info derived from registry

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I have an application that works fine on XP SP2 and 2003 Server. One of the
problems I have on Vista is that the information the app' extracts from the
registry isn't being displayed. Just to clarify the problems:

- The application is a 'configuration tool' and it relies on being able to
read/write to the registry
- The application displays licence details (written as a key to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE)
- The application shows 'active' connections from connected clients (service
runs on port, clients connect on that port via ODBC DSN's etc)

I have tried:

- enabling full control on the relevant registry locations
- starting the app as Administrator
- starting the service as an administrator account via Control Panel > Admin
Tools > Services

No joy, despite the fact the info appears to be written to the registry and
users are connected.

Anything I need to be aware of?

Thanks
 
vista implements registry security much differently than other windows
versions.
MS will tell you that you shouldnt be using the registry. why not write the
info to a flat file? or database?
 
That could be an alternative, but what about the fact the GUI can't display
active TCP/IP connects to the port? Is Vista restricting this as well?
 
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