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Beginners Guides: The Registry: Backups, Repairs, and Protection

The Windows registry is one of the most important aspects of any Windows PC. Although it has a complex structure, its main aim is to give the operating system's code a somewhat easier user interface where changes can be made easily. The entries in the registry are in simple English, and all functions can be changed with software built in Windows XP. result in damaging the system. If malicious software is installed, it can be difficult to remove.This article will reveal the structure of the registry as well as how to backup, protect and restore it. By the end, you will discover what you can achieve by editing the registry.

What is the registry?

Thee registry contains all the configuration data of Windows XP, and the programs that are installed. All the information the system handles is here and can be accessed by opening a single menu.Thee registry shows all the variables of the system such as: what font the text should have, what size, how many icons are on the desktop, what is the default browser, mail client etc. Here you can access the hidden areas of Windows.Viewing the registry with REGEDIT Viewing and editing the registry in done with the help of a simple tool called Regedit .Before you start editing make sure you make a backup of the registry because improper edit can result in damaging the operating system.

Starter Registry Hacks

Select the “Advanced” tab scroll until you reach “enable install on demand.”

Uncheck this and disable registry remote access. This will prevent malicious user with a valid administrator account to modify the registry remotely.

Now right click on “my computer” the select manage, after that select services and applications and highlight “services.” In the right hand pane locate the “remote registry” service. Right click and hit properties. Shut down and disable the service. Remove the .reg file.

Malicious .reg files can gain direct access to your registry, via mail or websites, when you open them. To avoid this remove the association between .reg and the registry so that the only way to use .reg is with Regedit.

You can archive this by: going to Start\control panel\ appearances and themes\ folder options. Select the “file types” tab. Scroll until you find the REG entry, then select and hit “change.” Click the option “I will select a program from the list” and locate Notepad. Now all your reg files will be opened by Notepad.

Speeding up the Start Menu

Using the registry, you can reduce the time it takes the start menu to reveal its submenus: Open REGEDIT and go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\

Edit the MenuShowDelay value. The default is 400; lower values will speed up the start menu. Do not use the “0” value. Experiment to judge which one suits your computer