Excerpt from Wikipedia page The registry was created as a central location to store configuration for COM components and all application settings in a standardised form. Reading from and writing to the registry is much quicker than for a .ini file as it doesn't have to be parsed. It can also store ...
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What do all of Internet Explorer's search settings mean?
System information logging tools, such as Hijack This, enumerate several parts of Internet Explorer's settings, including settings which control the way it searches. Research has led me here, giving ...
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Change hive loaded into HKCU?
Does anyone know of a scriptable way to change what hive is loaded into HKCU? There is a particular program that I need to run on startup that checks values in HKCU. However, I do not want to create a ...
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java installers and uninstallers return error 1602
I am trying to remove java 6 32 bit and install java 7 64 bit, but after initially having the uninstaller open and execute succesfully, asking me to plan a full removal after a reboot, the uninstaller ...
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Track all registry changes XP Pro
Using any program - commercial or free - I want to have every change to the registry recorded and reversable. Even if I use regedit and (usually) mess it up myself. I want this to be automatic and ...
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Command line syntax for launching a softphone
I was advised to use the following command, from the Windows command line, in order to get my softphone to dial a number:
@="\"C:\\Program Files\\qutecom\\qutecom.exe\" \"-c\" \"call\\%1\""
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Windows 7 - right click menu commands for file types [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
What program do you use to edit file associations in Vista and Windows 7?
it was fairly easy to setup addition right click commands in windows XP.
for example you ...
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Windows 7 loses drive letter mapping on reboot
I have two sata hard drives configured as RAID1 that I am using as a data drive in my Win7 system. The OS is installed on a non-raid SSD drive.
After installing the OS and starting Win7 for the ...
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Are these crazy values in Windows Registry?
While trying to fix a bizzare error message from a software package, I was poking around in the registry, and noticed that some values looked 'crazy'.
For example:
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Tool to set default file locations like “My Documents”s in Windows
I usually like to have a data-drive, and to have my system drive lean - only OS, programs and data closely connected to programs, that a user don't need to know about.
Are there any tools that easily ...
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SAPI Upgrade Procedure
I have a Win XP Pro laptop that has SAPI 5.0 installed on it.
What is the correct procedure to upgrade to SAPI 5.1 ?
Thanks.
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Delete registry key or value via CMD script?
I'm want to edit an already production .cmd script file, to have the script delete a certain registry key in the Windows registry.
Firstly, is this even possible, and secondly (if that's not ...
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change the default program for a file extension [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
Associate a File Type with a Specific Program
I downloaded a program and it configures itself as default program for .mdf files and I see a ugly icon for mdf files in my ...
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How to prevent HP Photosmart Essential from launching on removal drive insertion
My in-laws bought an HP computer loaded with HP junk, and it's giving me a headache.
When they insert a camera memory card into their printer, the Auto-Play dialog comes up, but it also launches the ...
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Windows: Move programs (with registry entries) to a different hard drive
I've got a bunch of programs on an old HDD, which I cloned to a new HDD, however had to reinstall due to issues with the currently installed drivers.
Thing is, now, is it possible to copy all the ...
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Windows 7 Games folder very slow: it takes several seconds to open Games or to select a game
The Windows 7 Games folder is very slow, and it appears to be CPU bound by Explorer.exe. When I open it, the folder takes several seconds to load all of the games. It also takes several seconds to ...
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How do I hide the address bar in Windows Explorer for Windows XP Professional
I'm using Windows XP Professional. I need to hide the Windows Explorer address bar so that it won't show the username:password@FTP.xxx.net of a link I created.
I need to do this on a particular PC ...
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I keep having to System Restore
Sorry the question title isn't very helpful.
Anyway, every so often (week or so, irregular intervals) my computer just stops working properly. I get a program claiming to be something like "Win7 ...
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Copy parts of W7 registry?
I'm reinstalling Windows 7 tomorrow and to save myself some downloading and installing I wanted to copy my games. This won't just work, as some info is probably saved in the registry. This is why I ...
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Determine size of registry
How can I determine the size of my registry?
I'm trying to backup my registry, and its taking a long time.
I din't think there was a file path I could go to to check its' properties like any other ...
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Xp repair won't start setup wizard
I ran a repair on my xp system and it will not get to the xp setup wizard. I have important data that is intact on the system so I do not want to format it if I can help it. Here is what iplan to ...
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“file.myext” is not a valid Win32 application
I have written a registry that creates .myext and opens my executable file (converted from a batch file that opens a .jar) which then opens my application.
The registry
Windows Registry Editor ...
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Windows 7 enterprise lock out; only displaying admin user
I was trying to set up a home network on my Windows 7 admin machine, to do this, I needed to log in as an admin.
The problem is, I restarted the computer and now only the admin user is being ...
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Mysterious @ character in the Windows Registry
When I navigate to "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\WMP.PlayCD\Shell\Play" in The Windows Registry, I find one REG_EXPAND_SE named MUIVerb on my Windows 7 system. However in its contents it ...
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Changing Windows 7 default user on bootup
Since I installed ShrewSoft VPN it defaults to the user when I boot up instead of my local user. I'm not a fan of this since it's only rarely used and I would like for my admin account to be the ...
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Monitor Setting in Registry in Windows 7
When we want to change the display setting, we can use the display setting UI.
But besides UI, can I directly change the setting in the registry so that I can programmatically do it?
For instance, I ...
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What is the windows XP equivalent of 'User Choice' in the registry?
What would the windows xp equivalent be of deleting the key 'User Choice' in windows7/vista registry (to restore default program to be used to open a partcular file extension).
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How to create virtual registry for certain programs?
Is there a way to create a virtual Registry and force only certain programs to use this one?
Or to create a virtual Registry but which i can shut down (this registry will be only used while i activate ...
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Repairing file associations for a user profile [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
How to repair a broken .EXE file association
A system that I'm working on got the Windows 7 Anti-Spyware 2012 virus. Before it was giving to me it had been running a ...
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How can I remotely pass cmd commands which require admin privileges via psexec to a limited account user?
C:\PSEXEC \\mechaflash -u admin -p admin cmd.exe /C "REG ADD HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate /v WUServer /t REG_SZ /d http://WSUS_Server:8530 /f && REG ADD ...
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“shortcut” same type as MY COMPUTER where is it located?
Shortcuts such as My Computer or Outlook are generated by the system automatically. When we right-click on it and go properties, it usually opens a .cpl file(control panel extension)
When you open ...
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Is it possible to “declare” a windows cmd-file (batch-file) as 32 bit?
Background:
We do quite some scripting and little helpers with batch files (xyz.cmd) at work. Windows 7 is only now starting to become widespread here, and obviously, we hit the problems associated ...
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What do LowerFilters and UpperFilters CD/DVD driver registry settings do?
I am having trouble with a NEC ND-6650A DVD/CD drive not being recognized on Windows XP. The Device Manager gives me:
Windows cannot load the device driver for this hardware. The driver may be ...
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Windows xp registry permission problems
this one has me banging my head against a brick wall.
Basically the computer in question has had it's problems but we have done a windows xp repair and got all the windows updates in and done got a ...
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Is there a good find and replace tool for windows registry? [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
Registry Search & Replace Tool
Do you have recommandations for a good find and replace tool for windows registry?
UPDATE: I forgot to mention I am looking for a ...
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How to retrieve teamviewer permanent password?
For some reason I can not change the permament password associated with a teamviewer installation, but I need to retrieve it...
I looked into HKCU\Software\Teamviewer but without result...
Where ...
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Recent files opened in Excel 2007 not appearing in the 'recent documents' list
I have tried:
Clearing out all the recent files opened with Excel by going to Office button -> Advanced -> Display Category -> Changing the "Show this number of Recent Documents" to 0, and then ...
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ekrn.exe is constantly writing to my HDD
I installed Windows 7 about five days ago, and I realized that the system is constantly using my HDD.
I turned off file indexing, and every other services, without any effect.
Now I downloaded ...
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is there any way to lock few Windows Registry enteries
I have seen that most of virus , spyware etc changes few registry files which are linked to boot process or which starts when window loads user settings.
Is there any way to lock those files which ...
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Does changing the HardwareID of PCI in Registry affect anything?
I wanted to know if changing the following Registry entry will affect the behaviour of my PC:
HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Enum\PCI[..]\HardwareID
If I changed this, would there be any ...
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Find out what has been installed on harddrive
I have a computer where I need to find out if a specific set of software have been installed on it before.
But the very first problem is the user of the computer has changed in a new hard drive. And ...
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Where in the registry are application registered hotkeys stored?
I need to find in the registry the key that is holding the hotkey CTRL-ALT-SHIFT-E.
This is normally a keyboard shortcut in Photoshop, but I installed some program that did a global override of this ...
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How do I change the Windows Shell for only one User?
I tried using the tutorial listed here and it should have worked, but it didn't. I checked my spelling, my registry paths, and my values three times, and I followed every step correctly but it didn't ...
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How do you disable hotkeys in Internet Explorer 9?
My school is trying to provide HTML5 video to students. The computers are locked down so that nothing can be done except Internet Explorer 9, and even Internet Explorer 9 is locked down with a proxy. ...
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Windows Remote Registry - unable to open keys
I've tried with the Registry editor tool. I clicked on File > Connect Network Registry, typed in the computer name. The node appeared on the left sidebar. According to this post I know I am suppose to ...
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What do registry cleaners actually do? [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
Is it worth cleaning the registry?
Alright, I've been wondering about this for quite awhile. I have heard both sides of the argument and quite frankly I am ...
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How to save and restore options for cmd.exe window?
After installing Windows Vista when I run cmd.exe the font size is very small, not suitable size of console etc.... I need to configure it.
I suppose my configuration is stored in registy - I want ...
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Create context-sensitive admin menus for right-click
I've got a right-click explorer menu that allows me to open a file in Notepad++, which works pretty good. Very convenient. It takes a small registry hack (HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT*\shell), but no ...
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What are the risk in modify the LocalAccountTokenFilter registry key?
I modify the key HKLM:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System adding the Dword
LocalAccountTokenFilter with a value of 1.
I do this following some webpages suggestion like ...
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How to convince menus to appear to the right?
Just recently, the right-click context menus in Windows 7 have been acting in a kind of left-handed way. That is, when possible, the initial menu appears to the left of the mouse pointer. When I hover ...
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Will deleting (Default) entries in registry cause system instability?
What is the point of the (Default) registry items?
For example, in HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run:
Is it okay if I delete the (Default) entry?
Will it cause system ...
