Chapter 8. Getting to Know the Windows XP Registry

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A Synopsis of the Registry

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Understanding the Registry Files

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Keeping the Registry Safe

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Working with Registry Entries

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Finding Registry Entries

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As you learn throughout this book, a big part of unleashing Windows XP involves customizing the interface and the accessories either to suit your personal style or to extract every last ounce of performance from your system. For the most part, these customization options are handled via the following mechanisms:

  • Control Panel

  • Group policies

  • Property sheets for individual objects

  • Program menu commands ...

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