Introduction

Whatever you do on your Windows PC, from installing software and apps, to using GPS hardware, creating 3D models, or intricate embedded security systems and games, the Registry is at the heart of what you do.

Consequently, it’s the one common element that’s guaranteed to run through all troubleshooting problems. This makes a good knowledge of what the Registry is, how it works, and how you can work with it, an essential skill for any support technician or IT pro.

That’s where this book comes in. There have been other Windows troubleshooting books, but none have gone into as much detail about the Registry as you’ll find here.

It’s not all dry technical code and complex structures, though. There are also a lot of fun and cool things ...

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