Is it possible to have java load a registry value?

[Thunderbolt]

I'm making an app with a friend of mine.
The app is based on trolling people that are part of our dropbox.
We made a program that can copy files from one folder to another.
It also checks if the two folders have the same files in it. If this ins't the case, the files will be auto-copied to the folder.

The location of the dropbox installer is different on most pc's. So I was wondering if I could link the location through the registry value.
Does anyone have experience with this?

[screwdriver_clock]

So you're asking if we know how to utilize a java application to copy files from a remote cloud based location onto someone's hard drive, without their consent or knowledge, under the pretenses of a prank on people who are on your dropbox?




I think these are more your kind of people.

[Thunderbolt]

So you're asking if we know how to utilize a java application to copy files from a remote cloud based location onto someone's hard drive, without their consent or knowledge, under the pretenses of a prank on people who are on your dropbox?




I think these are more your kind of people.

It's mostly a test if this is possible. It's not like I'm trying to make a virus or w/e.
I can already copy files from anywhere on the computer to anywhere on the computer or linked computers. If I could acces a file in the registry, I could copy files from exact locations on the computer. So technicaly, yes you could steal someone's private files and software if you do this.

But I will only use this as a research. I will only use my app with my ein xp laptop, and the win 7 laptop from a friend. That way, I can see if this code works for a different OS.

[Loki Clock]

If you do succeed, you probably shouldn't post in public about it. And you probably shouldn't post about your intentions to make it or potential designs. It doesn't make you a bad person, but security exploits are generally illegal. Just sayin'.

You could do the research on free speech & whatnot to see. I guess there are websites on hacking and blogs about SQL injection vulnerabilities, etc..