Password key missing from Registry

Question

Hi,
I have a 3rd party application running in Windows2008 Server-Std SP2
where on each time this apps launched, It will read/update the registry file
which contains below info. This setting is required for a remote DB connection.
On each connection the password field will go missing from registry config which
requires need registry the regedit manually again. We have been running this
apps for a long time Windows 2000 & Windows2003 for a very long time.
Need help on how resolve this issue in W2008Srv
Registry
Config
HKLocalMachine ->Software
->AppsName
Provider=MSDAORA.1;Password=abc;User ID=abc;Data
Source=www
* Missing password param on each connection

Answer 1

Not sure how reliable this workaround would be however, worth giving a try
You can use Group Policy Preferences to push the registry keys 
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc753092.aspx
Here's an nice article with snapshots on usage of Group Policy Preferences to configure registry item
http://www.unidesk.com/blog/gpos-set-custom-registry-entries-virtual-desktops-disabling-machine-password ( the example mentioned in
the article is irrelevant, use the method to configure/push desired registry item)
Regards, Santosh
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