Working with the Windows Registry (Windows 8, 7, Vista, XP)

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In this guide, you will learn what the Windows Registry is, how to access and configure it, and how to backup and restore it.

This guide covers the following:

• What is the Windows Registry?
• Access the Windows Registry Editor
• Back up the Windows Registry
  • Back up the entire registry
  • Back up a Single Key
• Restore the Windows Registry
  • Restore the Entire Registry
  • Restore a Single Key
• Add Keys or Values
  • Add a New Key
  • Add a New Value
• Examples of Modifying the Registry
• Disable Access to the Registry

What is the Windows Registry?

The Windows registry stores Windows settings, individual program settings, and other important configuration information about your PC. The registry acts like a large shared database for applications to store configuration data and to interact with other applications.

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