Hey guys,


I have absolutely no idea how to use the registry much less understand what it does. I am currently looking for a registry book for windows XP at the most novice level but i can not find one. Im sorry if this is not the right place to post but im relatively new to these forums and couldn't find a better place. Either way, i just need a very basic book for the windows XP registry. Also, if you could get me a registry book for novices for windows vista, that would be great.

Thanks in advance!

why do you want to edit the registry

Yes tell us what do you need to do and maybe we can help

I want to be a computer technician but i already have many books all about windows XP OS. I want to learn everything there is starting from basics about the Registry. Right now i don't need to touch my registry i just want to learn about it to better prepare for the test. Also, on Amazon.com i looked up Windows vista registry guide or registry book and found nothing. Does windows vista even have a Registry?

I haven't seen any books on the registry.
The thing is that each application writes to it differently an it would be very difficult to capture everything in a book.

Here you can find some registry edits: http://www.theeldergeek.com/registry_edits.htm
but it's more like specific things to do instead of a registry 101 website