Optimizing The Windows Registry [Paperback]

Kathy Ivens (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 13, 1998 | ISBN-10: 076453159X | ISBN-13: 978-0764531590

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.

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From the Back Cover

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 settings

CD-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 http://www.idgbooks.com

About the Author

About the Author Kathy Ivens is a computer consultant specializing in the planning and installation of large networks. In addition to teaching a variety of computer courses, she has written and contributed to over two dozen books including Quicken^® Bible and Dummies 101^®: Outlook^™ 97 For Windows^®.

Product Details

• Paperback: 355 pages
• Publisher: Wiley (February 13, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076453159X
• ISBN-13: 978-0764531590
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #817,200 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Kathy Ivens is the author of more than 50 computer books. She is a senior contributing editor forWindows IT Pro Magazine.

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding, I finally found what I was looking for., May 12, 1998

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"webgeekinc" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Optimizing The Windows Registry (Paperback)

I own just about every book ever written about the Windows 95 and Windows NT registry. All of them do a good job of explaining what the registry is and how to access it using the various REGEDIT utilities. But none of them really provided any kind of comprehensive reference to entries in the registry. This one does.

I gave it a "9" because it doesn't go far enough as a reference, but it's the best reference I've seen so far. If you want to customize and/or optimize Windows 95 or Windows NT, this is the book to get.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A very good source for registry structure and design, September 11, 1998

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[e-mail] (San Antonio, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Optimizing The Windows Registry (Paperback)

This book explains the organization and content of the registry. Information regarding "do's and dont's" concerning editing is included. It offers helpful information regarding the relationships between control panel and the registry entries. The presentation of system policy editing is very clear and easy to follow. The differences between the WIN95, WIN98 and NT4.0 registrys are clearly defined. A cross reference or expanded index would increase the value of this book for troubleshooting and diagnosis.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book!, November 18, 1998

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[e-mail] (Pittsburgh, PA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Optimizing The Windows Registry (Paperback)

I echo the comments of the previous two reviewers. Started using the book the moment it came out of the box and have found NT capabilities I've wanted to turn on (or off) for years. Kathy Ivens writes with great clarity