Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 608 pages
- Published by: Microsoft Press
- Edition: 2nd Edition September 14, 2005
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 0735622183
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0735622180
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Book Dimensions:
9 x 7.2 x 1.5 inches
- Weighs: 2.6 pounds
Product Description
Get the in-depth information you need to modify—and seamlessly manage—the Windows registry. Written for IT professionals and power users, this vital resource reveals little-known registry techniques, tricks, tips, and secrets to make your job easier. Understand the inner workings of the Windows operating system—and use the registry to get Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP to run the way you want, on a single desktop or across the network. You’ll learn how to pinpoint registry settings and script registry changes, deal with registry permissions, use Windows Installer, and map Tweak UI settings. Also, find best practices for how to back up, restore, and maintain registry settings with confidence. The CD includes 100+ registry files for customizing operating system appearance and behavior, and the complete eBook. You’ll learn how to:
- Apply best practices to back up, restore, manage, and modify the registry
- Customize group and system policies to manage multiple PCs and users remotely
- Track down registry settings and script changes
- Optimize server services, including network connections and authentication
- Deploy user profiles and
Microsoft Office program settings
- Configure security services, including Windows Firewall, templates, and service pack features
- Troubleshoot the registry—resolving common problems and corruption issues
Publisher Description
Expert guidance and ready-to-use files and templates for modifying and managing the Windows registry.
Key Book Benefits:
Learn how to customize and manage the Windows registry—and get your systems running the way you want Apply best practices for backing up, managing, modifying, restoring, and troubleshooting the registry Get 100+ registry files and templates plus a complete eBook on the CD
Reader ReviewsI purchased this book to help me create a more secure limited user environment for Windows XP Home which would also work with legacy software. After purchase I found out that the author assumes the user is administering either Windows XP Professional or Windows 2003 Server software for large groups of users. The author details how to make mass registry changes using the Group Policy Editor which is not available in Windows XP Home. This book is probably the best resource available for its intended readers. While it was not intended for use with Windows XP Home, I've gained enough knowledge from the book to be able to successfully find on the internet the writings of other authors who have already worked out the registry hacks of XP Home needed to accomplish for its administrators one user at a time the same result as that obtained for those who administer large groups of users.
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