The Windows Registry is a database containing detailed operating system, hardware and application settings on Windows-based systems. While most configuration changes can be safely made using the Control Panel, there are occasions when the Registry must be edited directly.
Discussion Questions
Develop an initial response to the discussion questions listed. Remember to use your textbook and other credible academic resources to justify your responses.
- What are some circumstances under which you might need to edit the registry?
- What are the potential issues that could result from incorrectly changing one or more registry settings?
- Do you anticipate using the Registry editor to customize any of your user's desktop settings in this phase of the project and, if so, which ones?