Understanding the Windows Registry

The Windows registry may be a small file, but it has a big job to do.  Windows uses this database to store the information and settings related to installed hardware and software, as well as user preferences and other vital information.  Whenever changes are made to the system, whether through the Control Panel applets, through [...]

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The Windows Registry and You – Modifying the Registry

The Windows registry is perhaps the most important part of the Windows operating system.  Every time a piece of software is installed or uninstalled, a setting is changed or a new piece of hardware is attached the Windows registry keeps track of the changes.  Unfortunately for users of Windows based machines, that registry does not [...]

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