Registry tips

[sundi712]

Hi everyone. I just joined the forum so if I was supposed to introduce myself first in another forum please forgive me.

I will be presenting a staff training session today on the Windows Registry and do not believe that I have enough for an hour session. I also want to make sure that I am not missing anything important/common. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I can cover?

Thanks!

 

[linkin]

What sort of registry tips are you looking for? disabling startup programs? unregistering an application?

 

[Tech_Man]

I think you should recober the errors existing in the registry, and their causes and the possible solutions.

the errors are amny: dll files, invalid entries, duplicate entries
their causes are bad uninstallations and deleted files which are shared with more than an application.
Possible solutions : manual fix ( free but risky and time consuming) / registry cleaners ( safe )

have a look at my blog (in the signature) for more information about registry problems and their solutions

 

[johnb35]

I think you should recober the errors existing in the registry, and their causes and the possible solutions.

the errors are amny: dll files, invalid entries, duplicate entries
their causes are bad uninstallations and deleted files which are shared with more than an application.
Possible solutions : manual fix ( free but risky and time consuming) / registry cleaners ( safe )

have a look at my blog (in the signature) for more information about registry problems and their solutions

I wouldn't say that all registry cleaners are safe. Ccleaner would be the only one recommended here. Most registry cleaners cause more harm then good, with most considered to be malware.

 

[TFT]

Sorry, but if your'e asking then I find it odd why you should be presenting a staff training session on the Windows Registry.

 

[tlarkin]

I avoid using regedit whenever possible I also avoid using the convoluted mess Windows calls the registry.

My advice, go with an OS that has self contained apps and no registry. If you are forced to use Windows in a managed environment, manage it via AD and lock down that registry or buy a third party utility like deep freeze.