Using Regedt32, registry access is defined using one or more of following permissions:

Permission	Definition
QV Query Value	allows assigned user or group to read the settings of a value entry located in the Registry
SV Set Value	allows assigned user or group to set the value of a value entry located in the subkey
CS Create Subkey	allows assigned user or group to create a subkey located in this selected subkey.
ES Enumerate Subkeys	allows assigned user or group to identify all the subkeys in the selected subkey.
NT Notify	allows assigned user or group to receive audit notifications from this subkey.
DE Delete	allows assigned user or group the right to delete the subkey.
WD Write DAC	allows assigned user or group the right to read the discretionary access control list for the selected subkey.
CL Create Link	allows assigned user or group to create a symbolic link to this subkey.
WO Write Owner	allows assigned user or group the right to take ownership of the subkey.
RC Read Control	allows assigned user or group the