The book contains the following chapters:
Chapter 1 contains an overview of the registry as it existed in all Windows NTbased operating systems. It provides a brief description of registry structure, valid data types, and methods used for storing registry data in Windows NT/2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003. At the same time, it considers some kernel enhancements introduced with Windows XP and Windows Server 2003, which resulted in registry changes - for example, the removal of registry size limitation.
Chapter 2 is dedicated to various methods of backing up and restoring the registry. Even the most experienced Windows NT/2000 user should read this chapter carefully, since these procedures have changed significantly in the newer release.
Chapter 3 discusses the user interface of the registry editor (Regedit.exe). Most experienced Windows NT/2000 users should remember that Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 actually included two registry-editing utilities - Regedt32.exe, the more powerful utility with extended capabilities but an old-fashioned interface, and Regedit.exe - the newer utility with an enhanced UI, which lacked, however, some powerful features of Regedt32. In Windows XP and Windows Server 2003, the situation has changed, and there is now only one registry-editing tool - Regedit.exe, which combines the functionality of the two registry editors. Beginners can use this chapter as a brief reference on this tool (which, by the way, Microsoft is positioning as one of the reliability enhancements).
Chapter 4 looks at the simplest methods of configuring the operating system. This chapter describes both the method of configuring the system using administrative utilities and the method that requires registry editing. Some of the tips provided here also apply to Windows NT and Windows 2000, while others are specific to Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.
Chapter 5 discusses the problem of storing hardware information in the registry. It also provides basic information on Plug and Play architecture implementation in Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003, including two new kernel-mode subsystems - Plug and Play Manager and Power Manager. Also covered are the OnNow initiative and the ACPI specification.
Chapter 6 contains a detailed description of the boot process for all Windows NTbased operating systems, including Windows NT/2000, Windows XP. and Windows Server 2003. It describes the registry's role in the boot process and provides a brief overview of the methods of eliminating boot failures. Special attention is focused on built-in reliability enhancements, including safe mode, Driver Rollback, Recovery Console, and code signing options such as Windows File Protection, System File Checker, and File Signature Verification.
Chapter 7 can be used as a brief reference to the registry keys.
Chapter 8 discusses network settings in the registry for Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003.
Chapter 9 has a special place in this book, because it discusses one of the most important topics, namely, various aspects of protecting and securing the registry. Besides universal recommendations suitable for all Windows NT-based operating systems, special attention has been drawn to security enhancements introduced with Windows XP and Windows Server 2003, such as Software Restriction Policies.
Chapter 10 discusses the problems of managing user working environments, including user profiles and group policies.
Chapter 11 explores the relationship between Active Directory and the local registry, covering such important topics as Group Policies, Windows Installer technology and Active Directory Class Store - a kind of "super-registry" or "centralized registry".
Chapter 12 contains recommendations and tips on eliminating the most common problems (including boot failures) by means of editing the registry. It is of special interest for system administrators and technical support personnel.
Chapter 13 is dedicated to advanced customization and troubleshooting topics.
Chapter 14 provides a brief overview of the handy third-party registry utilities.
Chapter 15 provides an overview of automating registry management using Windows Script Host (WSH). Of course, it can't be considered a reference on Windows automation and scripting languages (this topic deserves a special book). However, we will consider the registry-manipulation methods provided by WSH, then create a simple example illustrating their usage, and then produce a small but really useful script.
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Chapter 2 is dedicated to various methods of backing up and restoring the registry. Even the most experienced Windows NT/2000 user should read this chapter carefully, since these procedures have changed significantly in the newer release.
Chapter 3 discusses the user interface of the registry editor (Regedit.exe). Most experienced Windows NT/2000 users should remember that Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 actually included two registry-editing utilities - Regedt32.exe, the more powerful utility with extended capabilities but an old-fashioned interface, and Regedit.exe - the newer utility with an enhanced UI, which lacked, however, some powerful features of Regedt32. In Windows XP and Windows Server 2003, the situation has changed, and there is now only one registry-editing tool - Regedit.exe, which combines the functionality of the two registry editors. Beginners can use this chapter as a brief reference on this tool (which, by the way, Microsoft is positioning as one of the reliability enhancements).
Chapter 4 looks at the simplest methods of configuring the operating system. This chapter describes both the method of configuring the system using administrative utilities and the method that requires registry editing. Some of the tips provided here also apply to Windows NT and Windows 2000, while others are specific to Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.
Chapter 5 discusses the problem of storing hardware information in the registry. It also provides basic information on Plug and Play architecture implementation in Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003, including two new kernel-mode subsystems - Plug and Play Manager and Power Manager. Also covered are the OnNow initiative and the ACPI specification.
Chapter 6 contains a detailed description of the boot process for all Windows NTbased operating systems, including Windows NT/2000, Windows XP. and Windows Server 2003. It describes the registry's role in the boot process and provides a brief overview of the methods of eliminating boot failures. Special attention is focused on built-in reliability enhancements, including safe mode, Driver Rollback, Recovery Console, and code signing options such as Windows File Protection, System File Checker, and File Signature Verification.
Chapter 7 can be used as a brief reference to the registry keys.
Chapter 8 discusses network settings in the registry for Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003.
Chapter 9 has a special place in this book, because it discusses one of the most important topics, namely, various aspects of protecting and securing the registry. Besides universal recommendations suitable for all Windows NT-based operating systems, special attention has been drawn to security enhancements introduced with Windows XP and Windows Server 2003, such as Software Restriction Policies.
Chapter 10 discusses the problems of managing user working environments, including user profiles and group policies.
Chapter 11 explores the relationship between Active Directory and the local registry, covering such important topics as Group Policies, Windows Installer technology and Active Directory Class Store - a kind of "super-registry" or "centralized registry".
Chapter 12 contains recommendations and tips on eliminating the most common problems (including boot failures) by means of editing the registry. It is of special interest for system administrators and technical support personnel.
Chapter 13 is dedicated to advanced customization and troubleshooting topics.
Chapter 14 provides a brief overview of the handy third-party registry utilities.
Chapter 15 provides an overview of automating registry management using Windows Script Host (WSH). Of course, it can't be considered a reference on Windows automation and scripting languages (this topic deserves a special book). However, we will consider the registry-manipulation methods provided by WSH, then create a simple example illustrating their usage, and then produce a small but really useful script.
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