Unable to delete value entry key

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Joseph

I can't find a way to eliminate some entries in the
registry, such as "Device Desc" in a "Legacy" folder of
"Root" from "Enum", "Current Control Set", "System",
"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE".
Is there a way to erase these "undelatable" entries? I need
to clear them in order to re-install an application.
Thank you
 
From the resource kit:
Do not attempt to change the permissions on the Enum subkey. If you do, you
might damage the sequence of inherited permissions in the registry. If you
change the content of the Enum subkey, you can damage the Plug and Play
functions of Windows 2000 and prevent devices from operating. If you must
gain access to the Enum subkey, contact Microsoft Product Support Services.

To display hidden devices, non-Plug and Play devices, and devices not
attached to the computer (commonly known as "ghosted" or "phantom" devices),
type set DEVMGR_SHOW_NONPRESENT_DEVICES=1 at the command line. Then, use
Device Manager to remove or reconfigure these devices. Do not edit the
registry.
 
From the resource kit:
Do not attempt to change the permissions on the Enum subkey. If you do, you
might damage the sequence of inherited permissions in the registry. If you
change the content of the Enum subkey, you can damage the Plug and Play
functions of Windows 2000 and prevent devices from operating. If you must
gain access to the Enum subkey, contact Microsoft Product Support Services.

To display hidden devices, non-Plug and Play devices, and devices not
attached to the computer (commonly known as "ghosted" or "phantom" devices),
type set DEVMGR_SHOW_NONPRESENT_DEVICES=1 at the command line. Then, use
Device Manager to remove or reconfigure these devices. Do not edit the
registry.
 
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