Windows Registry Hacks

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Windows Registry Hacks

The Windows Registry is a database used by Microsoft Windows 95 and subsequent versions of Microsoft Windows that is used to store user preferences, setup, device, system configuration, etc. It is one of the least focused subjects in Windows operating system family. This book focusses on the various 'tweaks' that can be implemented using the Windows registry. For subjects like history of registry, structure of registry etc, please check Windows Registry.

Table of Contents

1. Windows XP tweaks
   1. Visual enhancement tweaks
   2. Common irritants
   3. Other miscellaneous tweaks
2. Internet software tweaks
   1. Internet Explorer
   2. Outlook express
3. Hardware Tweaks
4. Network Related tweaks
5. Security Related tweaks
6. Software Removal
7. HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
8. HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG
9. HKEY_CURRENT_USER
10. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
11. HKEY_USERS
12. Alphanumerical List of Microsoft Windows Registry Class Identifiers
13. Alphanumerical List of Microsoft Windows Registry Type Library Entries
14. Alphanumerical List of Microsoft Windows Registry Installer Component Entries