Amazon.com Review
Taking a task-oriented approach to the Windows 95 Registry, Inside the Registry for Microsoft Windows 95 outlines the steps for getting Windows 95 to look or behave in certain ways, and it just may be the easiest introduction to the Registry yet. Like most Registry books, Inside the Registry begins by discussing the Registry's function and the mechanics of using Registry Editor. Author Güter Born then tackles Registry-related tasks users might want to perform, such as associating file name extensions with applications and exorcising the Inbox and Briefcase icons from the Desktop.
Thankfully, Born clearly identifies the easiest way to do these tasks; rather than merely explain which keys to delete or modify to accomplish something, he tells you when you can use a Properties sheet or a utility called Tweak UI to avoid editing the Registry directly. A special appendix deals with Windows NT Workstation 4.0. The differences between Windows 95 and Windows NT Registries are highlighted, and many of the important NT keys are documented.
Product Description
Here's an authoritative overview of one of the least-understood aspects of Windows-the Registry. Information on this subject is hard to find, even though the registry determines default behavior for many parts of the Windows environment and is crucial to the seamless integration of new applications. This unique volume helps developers go deep into Registry features and issues. Most of all, it helps developers create well-behaved applications and give greater functionality to the Windows 95 shell. A small army of professionals need this information. And this is one of the few sources that can provide it.
