Note:
This tip only applies to Professional editions of Windows. That
includes Windows XP Pro, Windows Vista Pro, and Windows 7 Pro. This will
not work on Home editions.
The Registry is the heart of a Windows operating system. Almost all Windows configuration settings and options are stored there.
The Windows Registry is accessed through a system application called: the Registry Editor. It allows administrators to make crucial changes to the functionality of Windows (on that computer).
The Registry is the heart of a Windows operating system. Almost all Windows configuration settings and options are stored there.
The Windows Registry is accessed through a system application called: the Registry Editor. It allows administrators to make crucial changes to the functionality of Windows (on that computer).
Still, the Registry is not to be taken lightly. Great care must be taken when digging around in it’s hierarchal structure.
Since it controls almost all Windows functions, even a small configuration error can render a computer useless (unless a complete operating system reinstall is performed).
Being so important, it’s no wonder that it’s often the first target when hackers or malicious software invade computers.
By restricting access to the Registry Editor, spyware and viruses can prevent their discovery and termination and can continue to corrupt the Registry with impunity.
Since it controls almost all Windows functions, even a small configuration error can render a computer useless (unless a complete operating system reinstall is performed).
Being so important, it’s no wonder that it’s often the first target when hackers or malicious software invade computers.
By restricting access to the Registry Editor, spyware and viruses can prevent their discovery and termination and can continue to corrupt the Registry with impunity.
