WINDOWS REGISTRY
The Windows Registry is a hierarchical database that stores low-level settings for the Microsoft Windows operating system and for applications that opt to use the registry. It is used to store configuration settings, application options, hardware device information, and user preferences. Key Components of the Windows Registry: Hives: The registry is divided into sections called hives. Each hive is a logical group of keys, subkeys, and values. The major hives include: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT (HKCR): Contains information about registered applications, such as file associations and OLE object classes. HKEY_CURRENT_USER (HKCU): Contains user-specific settings for the current logged-in user. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE (HKLM): Contains settings that apply to the local computer, including hardware, software, and security settings. HKEY_USERS (HKU): Contains user-specific settings for all users on the system. HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG (HKCC): Contains hardware profile settings used at system startup. Keys ...