2006-07-10 05:28:34 · 10 answers · asked by martial d 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
It's a database used by applications and the operating system to store things like configuration paramaters.
2006-07-10 05:32:31 · answer #1 · answered by Rjmail 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Registry is a database used to store settings and options for the 32 bit versions of Microsoft Windows including Windows 95, 98, ME and NT/2000. It contains information and settings for all the hardware, software, users, and preferences of the PC. Whenever a user makes changes to a Control Panel settings, or File Associations, System Policies, or installed software, the changes are reflected and stored in the Registry.
2006-07-10 12:33:06 · answer #2 · answered by Vj. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windows registry is a database which stores settings and options for the operating system for Microsoft Windows 32-bit versions, 64-bit versions and Windows Mobile. It contains information and settings for all the hardware, software, users, and preferences of the PC. Whenever a user makes changes to "Control Panel" settings, or file associations, system policies, or installed software, the changes are reflected and stored in the registry.
2006-07-10 12:33:47 · answer #3 · answered by zypher01_tech 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the Windows registry is a database which stores settings and options for the operating system for Microsoft Windows 32-bit versions, 64-bit versions and Windows Mobile. It contains information and settings for all the hardware, software, users, and preferences of the PC. Whenever a user makes changes to "Control Panel" settings, or file associations, system policies, or installed software, the changes are reflected and stored in the registry.
The Windows Registry was introduced to tidy up the profusion of per-program INI files that had previously been used to store configuration settings for Windows programs. These files tended to be scattered all over the system, which made them difficult to keep track of.
2006-07-10 12:34:00 · answer #4 · answered by MaxTunk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In computing, the registry is the part of an operating system which records the relationship between hardware, memory space and addressing. In general terms it is a database which stores settings and options for the operating system, especially for Microsoft Windows 32-bit versions. It contains information and settings for all the hardware, software, users, and preferences of the PC. ...
2006-07-10 12:33:30 · answer #5 · answered by . 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be very careful what you do in there.
Learn how to back up the registry before you do anything at all.
Windows Registry Tutorial
http://www.winguides.com/article.php?id=1&guide=registry
2006-07-10 12:36:19 · answer #6 · answered by Billdoe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
open DOS prompt (by running cmd) and type regedit.
The registry is a place for programs to store and retreive information so they can execute. It is kind of like an ini file storage house.
2006-07-10 12:33:41 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in which all information will there . modify of registry is some what danger
2006-07-10 12:31:40 · answer #8 · answered by pams 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This URL might be helpful to start with:
http://freepctech.com/pc/002/Windows_registry_faq.shtml
Thanks,
RaM.
2006-07-10 12:34:05 · answer #9 · answered by RaM 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to start menu then click on run command and then type REGEDIT.
2006-07-10 12:32:33 · answer #10 · answered by Kabir 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋