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registry Last modified: Thursday, July 14, 2005

A database used by the Windows operating system (Windows 95 and NT ) to store configuration information. The Registry consists of the following major sections: HKEY_Classes_Root - file associations and OLE information HKEY_Current_User - all preferences set for current user HKEY_User - all the current user information for each user of the system HKEY_Local_Machine - settings for hardware, operating system, and installed applications HKEY_Current_Configuration - settings for the display and printers HKEY_Dyn_Data - performance data Most Windows applications write data to the Registry, at least during installation. You can edit the Registry directly by using the Registry Editor (regedit.exe) provided with the operating system. However, you must take great care because errors in the Registry could disable your computer. Find out more about Your Windows System Registry in Webopedia's "Did You Know...?" section.

The Registry Revealed  Windows Magazine article (February 1997) provides an overview of the Windows 95 Registry. Getting to Know the Registry Collection of information, tips, and troubleshooting techniques about the Windows95 Registry.