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	Annoyances.org - Introduction to the Registry
		The Registry is a database of nearly all the settings for Windows and your installed applications.
		Note that the Registry is intended to be a little intimidating, because it is possible to screw up your entire system if you don't know what you're doing.
		The Registry Editor (regedit.exe) is included with Windows to enable you to view and edit the contents of the Registry.
	www.annoyances.org /exec/show/registry (0 words)

	Backing Up and Restoring the Windows XP Registry
		However, what the Registry Hive Files format does is create an image perfect view of the selected key and allow you to import it back into the registry to ensure any problematic changes you made are eliminated.
		If you do a lot of registry tweaking and modification of existing values this is an excellent method because it provides a visual record of any modifications that have been made to the registry values.
		In effect the prefix hides the registry key from XP so you can see what effect deleting the key would have while still giving you a method of restoring the key that was hidden by the prefix.
	www.theeldergeek.com /windows_xp_registry.htm (5305 words)

	Windows Registry help
		Note: In many cases, the registry cannot be copied onto a single floppy because it exceeds the size of a standard floppy.
		Windows 98 has a new utility known as 'scanreg', this utility automatically makes backups of your registry each time you boot up your computer.
		To restore Windows 98 registry, open a MS-DOS prompt; information about how to do this can be found in document CHDOS.
	www.computerhope.com /registry.htm (1197 words)

	The Windows System Registry
		Applications can also save specific data, or parts of the system registry in a file to load that file into the registry which is common when large amounts of data is being handled, or when multiple entries are being added to the registry.
		Windows ME and Windows XP make system restore a bit easier as both have a System Restore feature that securely stores data that can later be used to put your system back to a previous state when it was known to function correctly.
		For the most part, all registry repair and cleaner utilities provide you with an easy way to create registry backups, clean out your registry, and repair problems with your Windows system registry — some will provide additional features, but those are the basics to look for.
	www.webopedia.com /DidYouKnow/Hardware_Software/2005/windows_system_registry.asp (1399 words)

	registry -- display and modify the Windows Registry Database
		Registry keys, however, can contain subkeys, and defined values within the Registry can consist of arbitrary binary data as well as simple text strings.
		Registry database information is displayed as three sets of data across a tab delimited line.
		On 64-bit Windows systems, registry keys can be specific to the 32-bit version of an application, specific to the 64-bit version of that application, or common to both versions.
	www.mkssoftware.com /docs/man1/registry.1.asp (1066 words)

	Registry cleaner regcleaner regedit registry mechanic windows registry cleaner
		Problems with the Windows registry are a common cause of Windows crashes and error messages.
		Registry will be scanned for gaps and wasted space.
		There is also the option to backup any registry entries in case you have to go back.
	www.registryrestore.com (537 words)

	Demystifying the Windows Registry
		Though understanding the Registry will provide good knowledge into the inner workings of your computer, it is important to take extreme care when working with the Registry as modifying it incorrectly can cause problems with the use of your operating system.
		As Windows starts it will read the configuration in the registry and know what drivers need to be loaded, what settings to be applied, and what resources need to be allocated in order for this equipment to work.
		When visualizing the Registry you should look at the Hives, Keys, and Subkeys as the path that you will need to navigate in order to reach the final stored information which is the Value.
	www.bleepingcomputer.com /tutorials/tutorial74.html (0 words)

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		On Windows and Linux, XUL windows with a transparent background are now supported.
		Extensions can be installed on Windows by setting a value in the Windows registry.
		The new preferences windows support instant-apply behavior, which is enabled by default on Mac and Linux.
	www.mozilla.org /projects/deerpark/new-extension-dev-features.html (471 words)

	Windows Registry Repair From Award Winning Registry Repair Software
		Registry First Aid was honored by the industry at the Shareware Industry Conference annual awards banquet in 2003 and again in 2005, and honored with a People's Choice Award.
		Registry First Aid will find these files and folders that you've moved on your hard drive and help you correct the registry entries that point to them.
		Registry First Aid scans the Windows registry for orphan file/folder references, finds these files or folders on your drives that may have been moved from their initial locations, and then corrects your registry entries to match the located files or folders.
	www.rosecitysoftware.com /reg1aid (1194 words)

	RegCure™ Top Windows Registry Cleaner Software
		When the registry becomes very large, your computer's performance can decrease and cause it to be unstable.
		The registry is stored on your computer in several files and depending upon your version of Windows, there will be different files and different locations for these files.
		Some registry items can be associated with non-existent files and folders – such as when temporary files are used for storage.
	www.registry-cleaner-magic.com /error-doctor (0 words)

	Windows Registry Cleaner - Fix Registry Errors, Clean Registry for Windows Vista, XP, 2000, 98
		Before we proceed to the Windows Registry Cleaner, lets first focus on few of the common queries in the minds of an average computer user.
		Microsoft Windows keeps all the basic information about the various hardware and software installed in your system in a set of files, which we know as Windows Registry.
		In short, a Windows Registry Cleaner will clean your registry from all the extra keys that has been generated and left out over a period of time.
	www.pcmantra.com /registry-cleaner.htm (0 words)

	Windows registry information for advanced users
		The Registry contains information that Windows continually references during operation, such as profiles for each user, the applications installed on the computer and the types of documents that each can create, property sheet settings for folders and application icons, what hardware exists on the system, and the ports that are being used.
		The Registry replaces most of the text-based.ini files that are used in Windows 3.x and MS-DOS configuration files, such as the Autoexec.bat and Config.sys.
		A registry hive is a group of keys, subkeys, and values in the registry that has a set of supporting files that contain backups of its data.
	support.microsoft.com /kb/256986 (0 words)

	Registry Mechanic. Advanced registry cleaner for Windows
		Easily fix problems with the Windows registry that are a common cause of crashes and errors.
		Problems with the Windows registry are a common cause of Windows crashes, slow performance and error messages.
		Registry Mechanic uses a high-performance detection algorithm to quickly identify missing and invalid references in your Windows registry.
	download-soft.com /Programs/Shareware/Utilities/System-Utilities/Free-download-Registry-Mechanic.htm (698 words)

	Windows 98: The Microsoft Windows 98 Registry Revealed
		When many people think of the Microsoft Windows registry, they have mental images of this deep, dark secret lair that should be avoided at all costs.
		As you become more comfortable editing the registry, you'll use the Find feature a lot, since the registry tends to be very large and can potentially contain multiple instances of a given value.
		Once the registry is in text mode, you must use a text editor that supports large files to edit the file.
	www.microsoft.com /technet/archive/win98/maintain/registry.mspx (3006 words)

	Registry Defragmentation ( registry repair \ registry optimizer \ registry fix \ cleaning registry \ registry clean )
		Windows registry is its core, constantly modifying and growing in size.
		Such changes made to Windows registry cause it to grow in size, no matter whether new information is added or deleted from registry.
		Do not worry if sometimes after defragmentation the registry will become smaller only by 1-5%, the key is not in size but in its linear structure, hence it determines access time.
	www.elcor.net /rdefrag.php (252 words)

	Windows Registry for Newbies
		Registry for Newbies takes you from the very basics of explaining what the Registry is and how it works, to showing you with 23 Chapters and dozens of Pictures how to make changes.
		To start the Windows Registry Editor, all you do is type "regedit" into the Run line of the Start Menu.
		Registry for Newbies has been used by thousands of people like yourself around the world for over 3 years.
	newbieclub.com /rfncopy (0 words)

	Langa Letter: Testing 10 Windows 'Registry Cleaning' Software Packs -- PC Maintenance
		The Windows Registry is "The configuration database in all 32-bit versions of Windows that contains settings for the hardware and software in the PC it is installed in," according to the TechEncyclopedia.
		In computing, the Windows registry is a database which stores settings and options for the operating system for Microsoft Windows 32-bit versions.
		Microsoft made several half-hearted attempts at improving Regclean over several years, but Windows ME was then in the works, and it's registry was different enough from the earlier Win9x family to require that Registry tools work differently; and Windows NT/2000/XP required wholly different software.
	www.informationweek.com /story/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=171203805 (1599 words)

	How to Import Windows Registry Files - eHow.com
		Windows Registry settings can be imported from a previously exported file.
		This procedure describes the import function in regedit, the Windows Registry Editor, in Windows 95 and Windows 98.
		Use the export and import functions of the Windows Registry to transfer registry settings to one or more computers - you don't have to worry about making mistakes in copying the codes.
	www.ehow.com /how_11827_import-windows-registry.html (241 words)

	CleanMyPC Registry Cleaner download from Registry Tools category
		The backup/restore function of the tool lets you backup your whole Windows Registry so you can use it to restore the registry to the current status in case you encounter some system failure.
		The Windows registry is a huge database that ensures normal computer operation.
		Registry Booster is the safest and most trusted solution to clean and optimise your...
	www.sofotex.com /CleanMyPC-Registry-Cleaner-download_L13273.html (0 words)

	Download Registry Mechanic 6.0 Free Trial - Advanced registry cleaner for Windows.
		Easily fix problems with the Windows registry that are a common cause of crashes and errors.
		Registry Mechanic uses a high-performance detection algorithm to quickly identify missing and invalid references in your Windows registry.
		When looking for a limited way to detect and repair registry problems you do not need to look any farther than the Registry Mechanic, and if you are looking for a complete computer registry cure than why not consider buying the system for keeps and get a CD delivered to your home for only $9.95.
	www.download3000.com /download_7538.html (0 words)

	Securing the Windows 2000 Registry
		Registry Auditing can also be turned for specific keys and subkeys using the advanced button in the permissions window.
		Network access to the registry is controlled by the Remote Registry Service which is installed by default in Windows 2000.
		This service provides access to the Registry API and must be running on both the client and the target computer for network access to the registry to function.
	www.windowsecurity.com /articles/Securing_the_Windows_2000_Registry.html (832 words)

	Windows Registry Guide - Registry tweaks and fixes for Windows systems
		Normally Windows Update will automatically reboot the system when you have your system configured to "Automatically download recommended updates for my computer and install them" and one or more of those updates requires a reboot.
		Normally when you attempt to open an unknown file type a popup message is shown asking whether you would like to use the online web service to find the appropriate program to open the file.
		By default when opening network drives (UNC) the Explorer window opens with a single-pane which does not show the Folders section on the left-hand side.
	www.winguides.com /registry (0 words)

	Windows Registry Editor Utility String Concealment Weakness - Advisories - Secunia
		The weakness is caused due to an error in the Registry Editor Utility (regedit.exe) when handling long string names.
		This can be exploited to hide strings in a registry key by creating a string with a long name, which causes this string and any subsequently created strings in the key to be hidden.
		NOTE: A virus is reportedly exploiting this method to hide in the registry.
	www.secunia.com /advisories/16560 (348 words)

	Windows Registry and System File repair tools - Business software
		Registry Watch: finds changes made to your Registry and file system while installing new software or at anytime you want to see what changes are being made.
		RegRepair 2000: This is the utility that you have heard so much about for Windows 95, 98, and ME. It finds and fix IOS errors, remove or replace corrupted fonts, FailedtoLoad or InitiateFailed files, and DRV's, DLL's, and VXD's without having to reformat your hard drive.
		However, it is also a great tool for everyone with Windows 9x and ME; it restores your Windows operating system in less then 10 minutes, even from a DOS prompt, without formatting or reinstalling Windows.
	www.easydesksoftware.com /moresoft.htm (1305 words)

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	registryclean.altervista.org /clean_windows_98_registry.html (78 words)

	Inside the Windows NT Registry
		The Registry is large, and its organization often seems to verge on the haphazard.
		Because the Registry is a database, its structure is much like that of a logical disk volume.
		NT prominently uses Registry links: Three of the six Registry root keys, listed in Table 2, are links to subkeys within the three non-link root keys.
	www.windowsitpro.com /Articles/Index.cfm?IssueID=19&ArticleID=122 (1094 words)

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		Registry Shower 2007 is powerful tool for cleaning Registry, Fixing PC errors and optimizing PC for better performance.
		Registry Fix 3.0 uses a high-performance detection algorithm to quickly identify missing and invalid references in your Windows registry.
		Registry Repair uses a high-performance detection algorithm to quickly identify missing and invalid references in your Windows registry.
	www.freedownloadmanager.org /downloads/fixing_windows_registry_software (737 words)

	Windows Optimization and Registry Cleaner Utilities \| Macecraft Software
		If your computer is slowing down or you think it has registry problems, the solution is jv16 Power Tools.
		RegSupreme Pro is a registry cleaner and a lightweight Windows maintenance tool which can also uninstall software.
		RegSupreme is a standalone registry cleaner that automatically detects erroneous registry entries and fixes them.
	www.macecraft.com (0 words)

	CleanMyPC Registry Cleaner - Official Site of CleanMyPC Registry Cleaner
		The Windows registry is a database repository for information about a computer's configuration.
		With the growing of the registry, it can degrade the performance of the whole system and cause many weird software problems.
		To keep your computer in top performance, it is recommended to periodically clean your Windows registry with a reliable and efficient Registry Cleaner.
	www.registry-cleaner.net (0 words)

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