Lab9-2 (Registry Basis)
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Exercise 9 Exercise 9-2 Registry Basics Registry Basics Exercise 9 Exercise 9-2 Registry Basics Registry Basics Copyright © 2002 Heathkit Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved Copyright © 2002 Heathkit Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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Transcript of Lab9-2 (Registry Basis)
Exercise 9Exercise 9--22
Registry BasicsRegistry Basics
Exercise 9Exercise 9--22
Registry BasicsRegistry Basics
Copyright © 2002 Heathkit Company, Inc. All Rights ReservedCopyright © 2002 Heathkit Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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The Registry
A collection of database files A collection of database files
containing configuration and containing configuration and
preference information. preference information.
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The Registry Contains
Information formerly stored in several Information formerly stored in several
places, including:places, including:
CONFIG.SYSCONFIG.SYS
AUTOEXEC.BATAUTOEXEC.BAT
WIN.INI, and other .INI filesWIN.INI, and other .INI files
Other config files created by applicationsOther config files created by applications
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Editing the Registry
RegeditRegedit
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There is no Undo
No “Save As”No “Save As”
No “Exit without Saving”No “Exit without Saving”
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The system could crash
Some changes occur immediatelySome changes occur immediately
Some changes require rebootSome changes require reboot
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Most adjustments can be done at
the GUIControl PanelControl Panel
TweakUITweakUI
Properties tabsProperties tabs
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Registry Editing Rules:
Do not attempt to edit the registry Do not attempt to edit the registry
before you:before you:
1.1. make a backup.make a backup.
2.2. can restore from a backup.can restore from a backup.
3.3. test the backup mechanism.test the backup mechanism.
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Registry Editing Rules:
Don’t edit the registry if you can Don’t edit the registry if you can
make the change in a dialog box.make the change in a dialog box.
The GUI watches out for you…The GUI watches out for you…
…but Regedit doesn’t care.…but Regedit doesn’t care.
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Registry Editing Rules:
Don’t fool with the registry Don’t fool with the registry
on an important computer.on an important computer.
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The Registry is Critical!
If the registry fails, Windows failsIf the registry fails, Windows fails
The registry can be corruptedThe registry can be corrupted
The registry can be backedThe registry can be backed--upup
The registry can be restoredThe registry can be restored
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Registry Backups
Win 95 is manualWin 95 is manual
Win 98 is automaticWin 98 is automatic
Win Me is automaticWin Me is automatic
Win 2000 is manual/automaticWin 2000 is manual/automatic
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Windows 95:No working backup
scheme
The backup scheme doesn’t work wellThe backup scheme doesn’t work well
Make manual backups ASAP!Make manual backups ASAP!
Use regedit commands to backup and repairUse regedit commands to backup and repair
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Windows 95 Emergency
Preparation
Make registry backups ASAPMake registry backups ASAP
Copy them to a safe placeCopy them to a safe place
Not if, but whenNot if, but when
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Windows 98 makes five backups
A backup a day…A backup a day…
Recovery is almost automaticRecovery is almost automatic
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Windows 98 Emergency
Preparation
Copy one of the rb00*.cab files to a safe Copy one of the rb00*.cab files to a safe
placeplace
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WindowsMe makes five backups
AutoAuto--Recovery is questionableRecovery is questionable
System Recovery is designed to fix System Recovery is designed to fix
problemsproblems
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Windows Me Emergency
Preparation
Create “restore points” in System RestoreCreate “restore points” in System Restore
Copy one of the rb00*.cab files to a safe Copy one of the rb00*.cab files to a safe
locationlocation
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Windows 2000
Last Known Good startupLast Known Good startup
Inherently more secureInherently more secure
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Windows 2000 Emergency Prep
Create an Emergency Repair Disk (ERD) Create an Emergency Repair Disk (ERD)
using Backupusing Backup
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Windows 98 Registry Files
Files
LocationLocation
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Hives
Files/HivesFiles/Hives
LocationLocation
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The
Registry
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Subtrees
SubtreesSubtrees
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Keys
KeysKeys
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Subkeys
SubkeysSubkeys
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Value Entry
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Binary Data
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Typical Subkey Data
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Hive FileHive File
RegistryRegistry
SubtreeSubtree
•• KeyKey
–– SubkeySubkey
--Value EntryValue Entry
Now, it’s your turn.Now, it’s your turn.
