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

JMH · Dec 19, 2012

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

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