MS Press - Microsoft Windows XP Registry Guide
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Dedication
Acknowledgments
Introduction
This Book Is Different-Really
Power Users First; Then IT Professionals
Some Terminology
Gotta Love Windows XP
Final Note
Part I: Registry Overview
Chapter 1: Learning the Basics
Heart and Soul of Windows XP
Registry Warnings and Myths
Must-Know Concepts
Structure of the Registry
Organization of the Registry
Registry Management Tools
Registry Hive Files
Chapter 2: Using the Registry Editor
Running Regedit
Exploring Regedit
Searching for Data
Editing the Registry
Printing the Registry
Exporting Settings to Files
Working with Hive Files
Getting Beyond Basics
Chapter 3: Backing Up the Registry
Editing the Registry Safely
Fixing Corrupt Settings
Using System Restore
Backing Up the Registry Regularly
Backing Up User Settings
Recovering from Disasters
Chapter 4: Hacking the Registry
Redirecting Special Folders
Customizing Shell Folders
Customizing File Associations
Adding File Templates
Preventing Messenger from Running
Personalizing the Start Menu
Customizing Internet Explorer
Clearing History Lists
Running Programs at Startup
Controlling Registry Editor
Logging On Automatically
Changing User Information
Looking for More Hacks
Chapter 5: Mapping Tweak UI
General
Mouse
Explorer
Common Dialog Boxes
Taskbar
Desktop
My Computer
Control Panel
Templates
Internet Explorer
Command Prompt
Logon
Part II: Registry in Management
Chapter 6: Using Registry-Based Policy
Editing Local Policies
Extending Registry-Based Policy
Deploying Registry-Based Policy
Customizing Windows XP
Using the Group Policy Tools
Finding More Resources
Chapter 7: Managing Registry Security
Setting Keys' Permissions
Mapping Default Permissions
Taking Ownership of Keys
Auditing Registry Access
Preventing Local Registry Access
Restricting Remote Registry Access
Deploying Security Templates
Chapter 8: Finding Registry Settings
Comparing REG Files
Comparing with Reg.exe
Auditing the Registry
Monitoring the Registry
Part III: Registry in Deployment
Chapter 9: Scripting Registry Changes
Choosing a Technique
Installing INF Files
Setting Values with REG Files
Editing from the Command Prompt
Scripting Using Windows Script Host
Creating Windows Installer Packages
Chapter 10: Deploying User Profiles
Exploring User Profiles
Getting User Profiles
Using Roaming User Profiles
Deploying Default User Profiles
Coexisting with Earlier Versions of Windows
Migrating User Settings to Windows XP
Chapter 11: Mapping Windows Installer
Repairing Registry Settings
Managing Windows Installer with Policies
Removing Windows Installer Data
Inventorying Applications
Chapter 12: Deploying with Answer Files
Creating Distribution Folders
Customizing Answer Files
Adding Settings to Unattend.txt
Logging On Automatically After Installation
Chapter 13: Cloning Disks with Sysprep
Cloning Windows XP
Building a Disk Image
Reducing Image Count
Mapping Sysprep Settings
Keeping Perspective
Chapter 14: Microsoft Office XP User Settings
Profile Wizard
Custom Installation Wizard
Custom Maintenance Wizard
Group and System Policy
Chapter 15: Working Around IT Problems
Controlling Just-in-Time Setup
Removing Components
Removing Policy Tattoos
Elevating Processes' Privileges
Severing File Associations
Deploying Office XP Trusted Sources
Enabling Remote Desktop Remotely
Customizing the Windows XP Logon
Part IV: Appendices
Appendix A -- File Associations
Appendix B -- Per-User Settings
Appendix C -- Per-Computer Settings
Appendix D -- Group Policies
About the Author