(Ebook) Windows Registry Troubleshooting by Mike Halsey, Andrew Bettany ISBN 9781484209936, 1484209931

(Ebook) Windows Registry Troubleshooting by Mike Halsey, Andrew Bettany ISBN 9781484209936, 1484209931

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 learn1) How to navigate the architecture of the Windows Registry2) How to troubleshoot faulty and corrupt Registry items3) How to edit and work with the Registry files of other users on a PC4) What tools and utilities can help you work with and repair the Registry5) How to secure the registry on a Windows PC6) What Registry tweaks and hacks can make using your Windows PC a better experienceWho this book is forWindows power users, system administrators, help desk personnel, people working with Windows in a BYOD environment.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introducing the Windows RegistryChapter Goal: A deep dive into the structure and architecture of the registry, including its different key types, file structure and hosting.What is the Windows Registry?Windows Registry filesThe Registry Structure in DepthRegistry Keys in DepthChapter 2: Using Registry Tools in WindowsChapter Goal: Teaching people about the various tools available to help them work with the Registry in any version of WindowsWindows RegeditScanRegProcess MonitorCCleanerAdditional third-party Registry toolsComparing before and after RegistriesChapter 3: Troubleshooting and Corrupt RegistryChapter Goal: Teaching the reader how to diagnose and repair issues with a corrupt registry on a PCTroubleshooting fundamentalsFinding corruptions within the RegistryChapter 4: Advanced Registry TroubleshootingChapter Goal: Teaching people how they can perform advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting including working on other people’s Registry filesEditing other users’ Registry filesAdvanced diagnosis of the Windows RegistryAdvanced key repair and replacementChapter 5: Securing the Windows RegistryChapter Goal: Teaching people how to ensure the registries on their PCs are safe from malware attack and direct interferenceUnderstanding Registry security on your PCSecuring the Registry with the Windows security toolsSecuring the Registry with encryptionManaging and maintaining strong password enforcement for system administratorsChapter 6: Tweaks, Hacks and Common Registry ChangesChapter 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 editingCommon Registry HacksTweaking the Registry to improve the PC experienceOther common Registry changes and why you would make them