How do I locate the offending Process/Key "Cannot create a stable subkey under a volatile parent key."

Question

Environment

Server 2019 Std V1809

Applications are being prevented form running due to the above condition, How do identify the process that created this key and/or which key is the issue?

Answer 1

Hi. Thank you for your question and reaching out. I’d be more than happy to help you with your query

You can use the Windows Registry Editor to find the program or key that is producing the issue "Cannot establish a stable subkey beneath a volatile parent key." By typing "Regedit" into the Start menu, you can get to this. Once the Registry Editor is open, you may find the key that is generating the error by navigating to its location. However, it is crucial to remember that altering the Registry can result in significant issues, so make sure to save any changes you make.

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Answer 2

Dear Limitless Technology. Have you ever actually done this? There are hundreds of thousands of entries in the registry and not all are accessible to an admin.