A-LIST Publishing - 2003 - Windows Server 2003 Registry
Table of Contents
BackCover
Windows Server 2003 Registry
Introduction
Aims of This Book
Chapter 1: Windows Server 2003 Registry Overview
History of the Registry
Registry Structure
When You Should Edit the Registry
Summary
Chapter 2: Registry Backup and Recovery
Basic Steps in Disaster-Recovery Planning
Preparing for Registry Editing
Using the Microsoft Backup Program
Using Recovery Console
Backing up and Restoring Windows NT/2000/XP/ Server 2003 Registries Manually
Registry Export and Import
Registry Backup Using Resource Kit Utilities
Summary
Chapter 3: Using Registry Editor
Using Regedit
Starting Regedit
Examining the Regedit User Interface
Managing Registry Security
Summary
Chapter 4: Customizing the System with the Registry
Preparing to Edit the Registry
Customizing the Boot Sequence and System-Behavior Parameters
Customizing the Login Process
Configuring Shutdown Event Tracker
Configuring System Folders
Other Popular Customization Methods
Summary
Chapter 5: How the Registry Stores Hardware Information
Registry and Plug and Play Subsystem
Hardware Profiles
Power Management
Summary
Chapter 6: Registry and the System Boot Process
What Happens When You Start Your Computer
Preventing System Failures
Summary
Chapter 7: Software Settings in the Registry
The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Key
The HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT Key
The HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG Key
The HKEY_CURRENT_USER Key
The HKEY_USERS Key
Summary
Chapter 8: Network Settings in the Registry
Installing Network Components Using Control Panel Applets
Network Parameters in the Registry
Remote Access
Terminal Services
Customizing a Network Using the Registry
Summary
Chapter 9: Protecting the Registry
Methods of Restricting Registry Access
Protecting the Registry against Unauthorized Remote Access
Protecting SAM and Security Hives
Summary
Chapter 10: Managing the User Environment
Basic Information on the User Profiles
Advantages of the User Profile
Roaming User Profiles in Mixed Environments
Scripts
Group Policy Overview
Summary
Chapter 11: Active Directory Settings in the Registry
Active Directory Emergency Recovery
Group Policy Objects
Summary
Chapter 12: Troubleshooting Common Problems
Troubleshooting Startup Problems
Troubleshooting Shutdown Problems
Enabling Verbose Startup, Shutdown, Logon, and Logoff Status Messages.
How to Unlock a Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 Computer
How to Prevent Applications Listed in the Registry Run and RunOnce Keys from Starting
Other Problems
Summary
Chapter 13: Advanced Troubleshooting Topics
Interface Customizations
Troubleshooting Aids
Summary
Chapter 14: Third-Party Registry Utilities
Windows XP PowerToys
RegMaid Utility-Cleaning Your Registry
Regmon-Registry Monitoring
NTFSDOS Professional
RegSafe Professional from Imagine LAN
ERD Commander 2002
Freeware Shutdown Stopper
Summary
Chapter 15: Registry Programming
Main Scripting Challenges
Using Windows Script Host to Modify the Registry
Summary
Internet Resources
Summary
Bibliography
Index
Index_A
Index_B
Index_C
Index_D
Index_E
Index_F
Index_G
Index_H
Index_I
Index_J
Index_K
Index_L
Index_M
Index_N
Index_O
Index_P–Q
Index_R
Index_S
Index_T
Index_U
Index_V
Index_W
Index_X-Y
Index_Z
List of Figures
List of Tables
List of Code Examples
Birth Announcements
Truck Parts