Overview
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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Synopsis
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
Editorials
From Barnes & Noble
The Barnes & Noble ReviewRemember when they told you, “Don’t ever touch the Registry”? Now, as a power user or IT pro, you’re beyond those newbie warnings. But maybe you still don’t know how to use the Registry to your advantage. You should. With Jerry Honeycutt’s help, you will.
Honeycutt offers an all-inclusive tour of the Registry’s contents and tools: not just Regedit, but everything from Windiff to Regmon. Then, he shows how to edit and script the Registry to solve a wide range of problems, from desktop customization to security, system management to deployment. You’ll walk through using registry-based policies, configuring Windows servers, mapping Tweak UI, even cloning WinXP disk images (much improved from Win2K).
Honeycutt’s explanations are detailed and clear, so you shouldn’t ever get into trouble. But if you do, relax: There’s a full chapter on troubleshooting, too. Bill Camarda, from the October 2005 Read Only