Windows Registry Troubleshooting: Diagnose and repair problems with any Windows version in the workspace

Whatever version of Windows you’re using--from Vista up to Windows 8.1--the registry is at the heart of your desktop experience. Software installs and compatibility, hardware operation and more are managed by a complex database of codes and numbers. When something goes wrong it can seem impossible to diagnose and repair the problem, and harder still to prevent a recurrence or make the subtle changes and tweaks required to fix the problem. In this book we’ll take you inside the workings of the Registry, and teach you how to repair, modify and clean it to keep your PCs running smoothly. --- [(source)][1] [1]: http://www.apress.com/gp/book/9781484209936#aboutBook Whatever version of Windows you’re using--from Vista up to Windows 8.1--the registry is at the heart of your desktop experience. Software installs and compatibility, hardware operation and more are managed by a complex database of codes and numbers. When something goes wrong it can seem impossible to diagnose and repair the problem, and harder still to prevent a recurrence or make the subtle changes and tweaks required to fix the problem. In this book we’ll take you inside the workings of the Registry, and teach you how to repair, modify and clean it to keep your PCs running smoothly. ## What you’ll learn 2) How to troubleshoot faulty and corrupt Registry items 4) What tools and utilities can help you work with and repair the Registry 6) What Registry tweaks and hacks can make using your Windows PC a better experience Windows power users, system administrators, help desk personnel, people working with Windows in a BYOD environment. ## Table of Contents **Chapter Goal:** A deep dive into the structure and architecture of the registry, including its different key types, file structure and hosting. ## Chapter 2: Using Registry Tools in Windows 1. Windows Regedit 2. ScanReg 3. Process Monitor 4. CCleaner 5. Additional third-party Registry tools 6. Comparing before and after Registries **Chapter Goal:** Teaching the reader how to diagnose and repair issues with a corrupt registry on a PC ## Chapter 4: Advanced Registry Troubleshooting 1. Editing other users’ Registry files 1. Advanced diagnosis of the Windows Registry 2. Advanced key repair and replacement ## Chapter 5: Securing the Windows Registry 1. Understanding Registry security on your PC 2. Securing the Registry with the Windows security tools 3. Securing the Registry with encryption 4. Managing and maintaining strong password enforcement for system administrators **Chapter Goal:** Bonus material to help IT pros harness the full power and potential of the registry for enhancing the user and productivity experience, while also providing examples readers can use to practice Registry editing Mike Halsey, Andrew Bettany. Diagnose And Repair Problems With Any Windows Version In The Workplace--cover. Includes Index. Place Of Publication Taken From Publisher's Website.