Windows Registry Help

How to articles for the Windows registry

© Michael Simpson

This is an index of Windows registy articles. I will be adding more as time goes by.

NOTE: Making changes to the registry can cause serious harm to your computer if done incorrectly. Always backup your registry before making any changes.

Tutorials for backup of the registry

  1. How to backup the Windows Registry
  2. Backing up the registry using Regedit

General registry tweaks

  1. Three XP registry hacks to improve your system.
  2. Move My Computer to the top of the list.
  3. Speed up Internet Explorer
  4. Windows XP Balloon Tip Removal
  5. Change Internet Explorer's Default Download Directory
  6. Sort IE Favorites Menu Alphabetically
  7. Enable/Disable Tool Tips
  8. Enable/Disable CD AutoRun
  9. Customized Logon Screen
  10. QOS Bandwidth Reserve Setting
  11. Change Registered Owner For Windows

What is the registry?

The registry is a database that stores configuration data to be used by Windows. It consists of 5 different "KEYS". They are:

You can also check out what Microsoft has to say about the registry.

Below you will find an index of articles I've written detailing some of the registry hacks I've learned over the years. I have tried all of them, some I've found extremely useful and some only moderately so. If you have any questions you can email me or click "Start a Discussion".

NOTE: Making changes to the registry can cause serious harm to your computer if done incorrectly. Always backup your registry before making any changes.

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