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Microsoft® Windows® Registry Guide
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- + Cover
- Dedication
- Contents at a Glance
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- + Introduction
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Part I: Registry Overview
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Chapter 1: Learning the Basics
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Chapter 2: Using Registry Editor
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Chapter 3: Backing Up the Registry
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Chapter 4: Hacking the Registry
- Redirecting Special Folders
- + Customizing Shell Folders
- Reorganizing Control Panel
- + Customizing File Associations
- Adding File Templates
- Preventing Messenger from Running
- + Personalizing the Start Menu
- Disabling Windows Tour
- Creating Program Aliases
- + Customizing Internet Explorer
- Clearing History Lists
- Running Programs at Startup
- + Controlling Registry Editor
- Logging On Automatically
- Changing User Information
- Looking for More Hacks
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Chapter 5: Mapping Tweak UI
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Chapter 6: Configuring Servers
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Chapter 1: Learning the Basics
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Part II: Registry in Management
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Chapter 7: Using Registry-Based Policy
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Chapter 8: Configuring Windows Security
- + Setting Permissions for Keys
- Mapping Default Permissions
- Taking Ownership of Keys
- Auditing Registry Access
- Preventing Local Registry Access
- Restricting Remote Registry Access
- + Deploying Security Templates
- + Configuring New Security Features
- Internet Explorer Privacy Settings
- + Internet Explorer Security Zones
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Chapter 9: Troubleshooting Problems
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Chapter 10: Finding Registry Settings
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Chapter 11: Scripting Registry Changes
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Chapter 7: Using Registry-Based Policy
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Part III: Registry in Deployment
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Part IV: Appendixes
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Appendix A: File Associations
- + Appendix B: Network Settings
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Appendix C: Per-User Settings
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Appendix D: Per-Computer Settings
- + HARDWARE
- SAM
- SECURITY
- + SOFTWARE
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SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
- App Paths
- Applets
- Explorer
- Explorer\AutoplayHandlers
- Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace
- Explorer\FindExtensions
- Explorer\HideDesktopIcons
- Explorer\HideMyComputerIcons
- Explorer\MyComputer
- Explorer\NetworkNeighborhood\NameSpace
- Explorer\RemoteComputer\NameSpace
- Explorer\StartMenu
- Explorer\User Shell Folders
- Explorer\VisualEffects
- Policies
- Run
- RunOnce
- Uninstall
- + SYSTEM
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Appendix A: File Associations
- About the Author
Get the in-depth information you need to modify—and seamlessly manage—the Windows registry. Written for IT professionals and power users, this vital resource reveals little-known registry techniques, tricks, tips, and secrets to make your job easier. Understand the inner workings of the Windows operating system—and use the registry to get Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP to run the way you want, on a single desktop or across the network. You’ll learn how to pinpoint registry settings and script registry changes, deal with registry permissions, use Windows Installer, and map Tweak UI settings. Also, find best practices for how to back up, restore, and maintain registry settings with confidence. The CD includes 100+ registry files for customizing operating system appearance and behavior, and the complete eBook. You’ll learn how to: Apply best practices to back up, restore, manage, and modify the registry Customize group and system policies to manage multiple PCs and users remotely Track down registry settings and script changes Optimize server services, including network connections and authentication Deploy user profiles and Microsoft Office program settings Configure security services, including Windows Firewall, templates, and service pack features Troubleshoot the registry—resolving common problems and corruption issues
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Publication year : 2009
License: All rights reserved ©
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