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By Mary Landesman, About.com Guide to Antivirus Software since 2000

Using The Windows System Registry

Thursday January 18, 2007
Behind the Windows graphical interface is a registry that stores all the information about the operating system and associated software. In fact, more customization can be done via the registry than via the standard Windows console. Malware modifies the registry so it can launch when Windows is started, or it makes other modifications that may impact the functioning of security software. Here's what you need to know to take back control of the registry.

  • Using The Windows System Registry
  • How to Access the Registry
  • How to Backup the Registry
  • How to Backup Registry Keys
  • How to Make Changes to the Registry
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