Overview
Exploring the complex database of code known as the Windows 95 Registry isn't an adventure for the faint of heart. The Windows 95 Registry is the central repository for all things '95 (and the forthcoming upgrade, Windows 98), including hardware settings and how each Windows program begins, runs, and closes. Thankfully, author Kathy Ivens offers hope — and loads of practical, how-to advice — on navigating this complicated web of Windows settings in a clear and easily accessible way.Optimizing The Windows Registry teaches you how to modify the Registry without damaging your critical Windows core operating system. Now you can become the power user of your dreams and safely customize menus, file settings, and subkeys; change default icons; use Microsoft's PowerToys; create and manage multiple user profiles and hardware settings; and solve common Windows problems . . . without fear.
The bonus CD-ROM that comes with Optimizing The Windows Registry features more than 20 utilities for editing the Windows Registry and customizing the look, feel, and functionality of Windows 95. Included on the CD-ROM are RegEdit 2.0 (for Windows NT 4.0), DumpReg 1.1, Registry Extensions 1.1, Registry Saver 2.0, Diskeeper Lite, and more.
This brilliant tutorial explains Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows NT 4.0 registries. Intended for system administrators and advanced users, this book shows you how to safely customize menus, files and settings. It also provides guidelines for implementing REGEDIT and REGEDT32.
Synopsis
Optimizing the Windows Registry Hack the Registry Without Fear Learn how to modify the Registry without damaging your Windows system. With thorough and straightforward instructions, Kathy Ivens shows how to safely customize menus, files, settings, and subkeys to meet your Registry needs. From changing the default icons to establishing remote Registry service, Optimizing™ the Windows® Registry provides you with all the information you need to simplify system management — and get your work done more efficiently. Working Solutions for Everyday Registry Challenges
*Complete review of the Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT 4.0 Registries
*Full guidelines for implementing REGEDIT and REGEDT32
*All-inclusive primer on protocol Registry settings including TCP/IP, NetBEUI, and Network DDE
*Step-by-step instructions for establishing remote Registry administration
*Five entire chapters devoted to subkeys and their corresponding settingsCD-ROM features over 20 utilities for editing your Registry and customizing Windows, including: DumpReg 1.1, RegEdit 2.0, Registry Editor Extensions 1.1, Registry Saver 1.2, Regmon, NTRegmon, Winhacker 2.0, ConfigSafeNet demo, Diskeeper Lite, and GoldWave Shareware programs are fully functional, free trial versions of copyrighted programs. If you like particular programs, register with their author for a nominal fee and receive licenses, enhanced versions, and technical support. Freeware programs are free, copyrighted games, applications, and utilities. You can copy them to as many PCs as you like — free — but they have no technical support. Platform and System Requirements: Windows 95, Windows 98,or Windows NT 4.0
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A guide to modifying the Windows Registry without damaging the operating system. The author shows how to customize menus, files, settings, and simplify system management. Includes instructions for implementing REGEDIT and REGEDT32, a primer on protocol Registry setting including TCP/IP, NetBEUI, and Network DDE, and instructions for establishing remote Registry administration. Covers the Registries for Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT 4.0. The CD-ROM features 20- plus utilities for editing the Registry, including DumpReg 1.1, RegEdit 2.0, NTRegmon, Winhacker 2.0, and GoldWave. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.