Windows Registry Troubleshooting
Published on 11. May 2015
XVII, 113 pages
978-1-4842-0992-9 (ISBN)
Description
Whatever version of Windows you're using--from Vista up to Windows 8.1--the registry is at the heart of your desktop experience. Software installs and compatibility, hardware operation and more are managed by a complex database of codes and numbers. When something goes wrong it can seem impossible to diagnose and repair the problem, and harder still to prevent a recurrence or make the subtle changes and tweaks required to fix the problem. In this book we'll take you inside the workings of the Registry, and teach you how to repair, modify and clean it to keep your PCs running smoothly.
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Mike Halsey | Andrew Bettany
Windows Registry Troubleshooting
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04/2015
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Mike Halsey is a Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) awardee and technical expert. As the author of Windows 7, 8 and 10 Troubleshooting books and associated videos he's well versed in the problems and issues that PC users, IT Pros and System Administrators face when administering and maintaining all aspects of a PC ecosystem.Mike is a teacher and prolific author who uses his training in educating people about sometimes complex subjects in simple and straightforward ways to great effect in his books and training videos. Mike is very active on social media, which he has used for several years for promotion and education purposes.
Content
1 - Windows Registry Troubleshooting [Seite 116]
1.1 - Contents at a Glance [Seite 3]
1.2 - Contents [Seite 118]
1.3 - About the Authors [Seite 123]
1.4 - About the Technical Reviewer [Seite 124]
1.5 - Introduction [Seite 4]
1.6 - Chapter 1: The Architecture of the Windows Registry [Seite 5]
1.6.1 - What Is the Windows Registry? [Seite 6]
1.6.2 - Windows Registry Files [Seite 6]
1.6.3 - Registry Keys and Values [Seite 8]
1.6.3.1 - HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT (HKCR) [Seite 8]
1.6.3.2 - HKEY_CURRENT_USER ( HKCU) [Seite 8]
1.6.3.3 - HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE ( HKLM) [Seite 8]
1.6.3.3.1 - SAM [Seite 9]
1.6.3.3.2 - SECURITY [Seite 9]
1.6.3.3.3 - SYSTEM [Seite 9]
1.6.3.3.4 - SOFTWARE [Seite 9]
1.6.3.4 - HKEY_USERS ( HKU) [Seite 9]
1.6.3.5 - HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG (HKCC) [Seite 9]
1.6.3.6 - HKEY_PERFORMANCE_DATA [Seite 10]
1.6.3.7 - Registry Value Types [Seite 10]
1.6.4 - .reg Files [Seite 11]
1.6.5 - Summary [Seite 13]
1.7 - Chapter 2: Registry Tools and Utilities [Seite 14]
1.7.1 - RegEdit [Seite 14]
1.7.1.1 - File Menu [Seite 16]
1.7.1.2 - Edit Menu [Seite 18]
1.7.2 - REG.EXE and REGINI.EXE [Seite 21]
1.7.3 - Modifying the Registry Using PowerShell [Seite 25]
1.7.4 - ScanReg [Seite 27]
1.7.5 - Process Monitor [Seite 28]
1.7.6 - Registry Cleaners [Seite 33]
1.7.7 - Summary [Seite 35]
1.8 - Chapter 3: Troubleshooting a Corrupted Registry [Seite 36]
1.8.1 - Sec1 [Seite 36]
1.8.1.1 - Windows Registry Corruption [Seite 36]
1.8.1.2 - Software Installation or Application Failure [Seite 37]
1.8.1.3 - Hardware or Device Driver Failure [Seite 38]
1.8.2 - Resolving Registry Corruption [Seite 39]
1.8.2.1 - System File Checker [Seite 39]
1.8.2.2 - ChkDsk [Seite 40]
1.8.2.3 - CCleaner [Seite 42]
1.8.2.4 - System Restore [Seite 43]
1.8.2.4.1 - Launch System Restore from Within the GUI [Seite 45]
1.8.2.4.2 - Launch System Restore from the Advanced Options Menu at Startup [Seite 46]
1.8.2.5 - Automatic Startup Repair [Seite 48]
1.8.2.6 - Last Known Good Configuration [Seite 50]
1.8.2.7 - Roll Back Driver [Seite 51]
1.8.3 - Summary [Seite 53]
1.9 - Chapter 4: Working with Other Users' Registry Files/ Advanced Troubleshooting [Seite 54]
1.9.1 - Working on Other Users' Registry Files [Seite 54]
1.9.1.1 - RegEdit.exe [Seite 55]
1.9.1.2 - Remote Administration [Seite 57]
1.9.1.3 - Connecting to a Remote Registry [Seite 60]
1.9.1.4 - Windows PowerShell [Seite 62]
1.9.1.5 - Using Group Policy Preferences [Seite 62]
1.9.2 - Comparing Registries [Seite 65]
1.9.3 - Advanced Troubleshooting [Seite 66]
1.9.3.1 - Running RegEdit from Windows Installation Media [Seite 66]
1.9.3.1.1 - Booting into the Recovery Options in Vista and Windows 7 [Seite 66]
1.9.3.1.2 - Booting into the Recovery Options in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 [Seite 67]
1.9.3.1.3 - Using RegEdit from the Recovery Environment [Seite 68]
1.9.3.1.4 - Repairing the Registry using a Portable OS [Seite 69]
1.9.3.1.5 - Creating a Portable Windows OS USB Flash Drive [Seite 71]
1.9.3.2 - Repair the Registry Without Booting Windows [Seite 72]
1.9.4 - Summary [Seite 74]
1.10 - Chapter 5: Securing the Registry [Seite 75]
1.10.1 - Physical Security-Locking the Door [Seite 75]
1.10.1.1 - Disable the Remote Registry Service [Seite 75]
1.10.1.2 - Restrict Remote Users [Seite 76]
1.10.1.3 - Driver Signature Enforcement [Seite 77]
1.10.1.4 - Restrict Physical Access [Seite 79]
1.10.2 - Anti-Malware: Location, Location, Location [Seite 80]
1.10.3 - User Protection -User Account Control [Seite 82]
1.10.4 - Encryption-BitLocker [Seite 86]
1.10.5 - Password Security [Seite 90]
1.10.6 - Summary [Seite 93]
1.11 - Chapter 6: Hacks, Tweaks, and Common Changes [Seite 94]
1.11.1 - User Interface Tweaks [Seite 94]
1.11.1.1 - Add Never Combine / Hide Labels to the Taskbar [Seite 95]
1.11.1.2 - Change Taskbar Program Preview Icons [Seite 95]
1.11.1.3 - Change Taskbar Icons to Reopen Last Active Window [Seite 95]
1.11.1.4 - Change Peek Operation Time [Seite 95]
1.11.1.5 - Speed Up Appearance of Taskbar Thumbnail Icons [Seite 96]
1.11.1.6 - Show Classic "All Programs" in Start Menu [Seite 96]
1.11.1.7 - Pin Folders to the Start Menu [Seite 96]
1.11.1.8 - Disable Desktop Shake [Seite 96]
1.11.1.9 - Remove "Shortcut" Text from Shortcuts [Seite 96]
1.11.1.10 - Get Rid of Shortcut Arrow Icons [Seite 97]
1.11.1.11 - Show Drive Letter Before Volume Name in File Explorer [Seite 97]
1.11.1.12 - Hide Drives in File Explorer [Seite 97]
1.11.1.13 - Show Recycle Bin in Computer View of File Explorer [Seite 99]
1.11.1.14 - Remove the "Use the Web Service to Find the Correct Program" Dialog [Seite 99]
1.11.1.15 - Add Copy to./Move to. to the File Explorer Context Menu [Seite 99]
1.11.1.16 - Add Open with Notepad to File Explorer Context Menu [Seite 100]
1.11.1.17 - Add Defragment to the File Explorer Context Menu [Seite 100]
1.11.1.18 - Add Command Prompt to the File Explorer Context Menu [Seite 100]
1.11.1.19 - Disable the Send to. Menu in File Explorer [Seite 100]
1.11.1.20 - Hide Unwanted Apps from the File Explorer Context Menus [Seite 100]
1.11.1.21 - Remove Troubleshoot Compatibility from File Explorer Context Menu [Seite 101]
1.11.1.22 - Remove Programs from Open with. Context Menu [Seite 101]
1.11.1.23 - Add Copy to Clipboard Option to File Explorer Context Menu [Seite 101]
1.11.1.24 - Remove Items from IE Context Menu [Seite 101]
1.11.2 - App Tweaks [Seite 102]
1.11.2.1 - Remove AMD Catalyst Control Center from Desktop Context Menu [Seite 102]
1.11.2.2 - Remove NVIDIA Control Panel from Desktop Context Menu [Seite 102]
1.11.3 - Administrative Tweaks [Seite 102]
1.11.3.1 - Prevent Windows Update from Restarting the PC Automatically [Seite 102]
1.11.3.2 - Stop Windows Update from Hijacking Your Shut Down/Restart Options [Seite 102]
1.11.3.3 - Disable the Shut Down Command [Seite 103]
1.11.3.4 - Hide Unwanted Items from the Control Panel [Seite 103]
1.11.3.5 - Add RegEdit to the Control Panel [Seite 104]
1.11.3.6 - Add Control Panel to Computer Display in File Explorer [Seite 104]
1.11.3.7 - Add Control Panel to the Desktop Context Menu [Seite 105]
1.11.3.8 - Add Take Ownership to File Explorer Context Menu [Seite 105]
1.11.3.9 - Disable all Taskbar Balloon Notifications [Seite 105]
1.11.3.10 - Change the Registered Owner Name for Your Windows Installation [Seite 105]
1.11.3.11 - Disable the Mobility Center [Seite 106]
1.11.3.12 - Force Disk Cleanup to Delete All Temporary Files [Seite 106]
1.11.3.13 - Add Encrypt/Decrypt Options to File Explorer Context Menu [Seite 106]
1.11.3.14 - Force Verbose Message During Startup and Shutdown [Seite 106]
1.11.3.15 - Enable/Disable Task Manager link from Taskbar Context Menu [Seite 106]
1.11.3.16 - Display a Message During Windows Startup [Seite 107]
1.11.3.17 - Disable the Last Access File Timestamp [Seite 107]
1.11.3.18 - Disable Low Disk Space Warning [Seite 107]
1.11.3.19 - Disable the Windows Security Center/Action Center [Seite 107]
1.11.3.20 - Disable Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool Anonymous Reporting [Seite 107]
1.11.3.21 - Disable IPv6 [Seite 108]
1.11.3.22 - Force Windows Drives to Use AHCI [Seite 108]
1.11.3.23 - Disable "Do You Want to Run This File" Dialog [Seite 108]
1.11.3.24 - Force-Writing to "Write Protected" USB Flash Drives [Seite 108]
1.11.3.25 - Activate "God Mode" in Windows [Seite 109]
1.11.4 - Performance Tweaks [Seite 109]
1.11.4.1 - Increase the Maximum Allowed HTTP File Transfers [Seite 109]
1.11.4.2 - Maximize Your Internet Bandwidth [Seite 109]
1.11.4.3 - Force Windows to Auto-End Tasks on Shutdown [Seite 109]
1.11.4.4 - Reduce the WaitToKill Time for Closing Apps [Seite 110]
1.11.4.5 - Reduce Time to Kill a Hung App or Process [Seite 110]
1.11.4.6 - Reduce the Time Taken to Stop a Windows Service [Seite 110]
1.11.5 - Fun Tweaks [Seite 110]
1.11.5.1 - Enable More Fonts in Command Prompt [Seite 110]
1.11.5.2 - Disable the Caps Lock Key [Seite 110]
1.11.5.3 - Force Windows XP-Style Classic Login Dialog [Seite 111]
1.11.5.4 - Control System Tray Icons Using the Registry [Seite 111]
1.11.5.5 - Force a Blue Screen of Death in Three Keystrokes [Seite 111]
1.11.6 - Summary [Seite 111]
1.12 - Index [Seite 112]
1.1 - Contents at a Glance [Seite 3]
1.2 - Contents [Seite 118]
1.3 - About the Authors [Seite 123]
1.4 - About the Technical Reviewer [Seite 124]
1.5 - Introduction [Seite 4]
1.6 - Chapter 1: The Architecture of the Windows Registry [Seite 5]
1.6.1 - What Is the Windows Registry? [Seite 6]
1.6.2 - Windows Registry Files [Seite 6]
1.6.3 - Registry Keys and Values [Seite 8]
1.6.3.1 - HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT (HKCR) [Seite 8]
1.6.3.2 - HKEY_CURRENT_USER ( HKCU) [Seite 8]
1.6.3.3 - HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE ( HKLM) [Seite 8]
1.6.3.3.1 - SAM [Seite 9]
1.6.3.3.2 - SECURITY [Seite 9]
1.6.3.3.3 - SYSTEM [Seite 9]
1.6.3.3.4 - SOFTWARE [Seite 9]
1.6.3.4 - HKEY_USERS ( HKU) [Seite 9]
1.6.3.5 - HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG (HKCC) [Seite 9]
1.6.3.6 - HKEY_PERFORMANCE_DATA [Seite 10]
1.6.3.7 - Registry Value Types [Seite 10]
1.6.4 - .reg Files [Seite 11]
1.6.5 - Summary [Seite 13]
1.7 - Chapter 2: Registry Tools and Utilities [Seite 14]
1.7.1 - RegEdit [Seite 14]
1.7.1.1 - File Menu [Seite 16]
1.7.1.2 - Edit Menu [Seite 18]
1.7.2 - REG.EXE and REGINI.EXE [Seite 21]
1.7.3 - Modifying the Registry Using PowerShell [Seite 25]
1.7.4 - ScanReg [Seite 27]
1.7.5 - Process Monitor [Seite 28]
1.7.6 - Registry Cleaners [Seite 33]
1.7.7 - Summary [Seite 35]
1.8 - Chapter 3: Troubleshooting a Corrupted Registry [Seite 36]
1.8.1 - Sec1 [Seite 36]
1.8.1.1 - Windows Registry Corruption [Seite 36]
1.8.1.2 - Software Installation or Application Failure [Seite 37]
1.8.1.3 - Hardware or Device Driver Failure [Seite 38]
1.8.2 - Resolving Registry Corruption [Seite 39]
1.8.2.1 - System File Checker [Seite 39]
1.8.2.2 - ChkDsk [Seite 40]
1.8.2.3 - CCleaner [Seite 42]
1.8.2.4 - System Restore [Seite 43]
1.8.2.4.1 - Launch System Restore from Within the GUI [Seite 45]
1.8.2.4.2 - Launch System Restore from the Advanced Options Menu at Startup [Seite 46]
1.8.2.5 - Automatic Startup Repair [Seite 48]
1.8.2.6 - Last Known Good Configuration [Seite 50]
1.8.2.7 - Roll Back Driver [Seite 51]
1.8.3 - Summary [Seite 53]
1.9 - Chapter 4: Working with Other Users' Registry Files/ Advanced Troubleshooting [Seite 54]
1.9.1 - Working on Other Users' Registry Files [Seite 54]
1.9.1.1 - RegEdit.exe [Seite 55]
1.9.1.2 - Remote Administration [Seite 57]
1.9.1.3 - Connecting to a Remote Registry [Seite 60]
1.9.1.4 - Windows PowerShell [Seite 62]
1.9.1.5 - Using Group Policy Preferences [Seite 62]
1.9.2 - Comparing Registries [Seite 65]
1.9.3 - Advanced Troubleshooting [Seite 66]
1.9.3.1 - Running RegEdit from Windows Installation Media [Seite 66]
1.9.3.1.1 - Booting into the Recovery Options in Vista and Windows 7 [Seite 66]
1.9.3.1.2 - Booting into the Recovery Options in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 [Seite 67]
1.9.3.1.3 - Using RegEdit from the Recovery Environment [Seite 68]
1.9.3.1.4 - Repairing the Registry using a Portable OS [Seite 69]
1.9.3.1.5 - Creating a Portable Windows OS USB Flash Drive [Seite 71]
1.9.3.2 - Repair the Registry Without Booting Windows [Seite 72]
1.9.4 - Summary [Seite 74]
1.10 - Chapter 5: Securing the Registry [Seite 75]
1.10.1 - Physical Security-Locking the Door [Seite 75]
1.10.1.1 - Disable the Remote Registry Service [Seite 75]
1.10.1.2 - Restrict Remote Users [Seite 76]
1.10.1.3 - Driver Signature Enforcement [Seite 77]
1.10.1.4 - Restrict Physical Access [Seite 79]
1.10.2 - Anti-Malware: Location, Location, Location [Seite 80]
1.10.3 - User Protection -User Account Control [Seite 82]
1.10.4 - Encryption-BitLocker [Seite 86]
1.10.5 - Password Security [Seite 90]
1.10.6 - Summary [Seite 93]
1.11 - Chapter 6: Hacks, Tweaks, and Common Changes [Seite 94]
1.11.1 - User Interface Tweaks [Seite 94]
1.11.1.1 - Add Never Combine / Hide Labels to the Taskbar [Seite 95]
1.11.1.2 - Change Taskbar Program Preview Icons [Seite 95]
1.11.1.3 - Change Taskbar Icons to Reopen Last Active Window [Seite 95]
1.11.1.4 - Change Peek Operation Time [Seite 95]
1.11.1.5 - Speed Up Appearance of Taskbar Thumbnail Icons [Seite 96]
1.11.1.6 - Show Classic "All Programs" in Start Menu [Seite 96]
1.11.1.7 - Pin Folders to the Start Menu [Seite 96]
1.11.1.8 - Disable Desktop Shake [Seite 96]
1.11.1.9 - Remove "Shortcut" Text from Shortcuts [Seite 96]
1.11.1.10 - Get Rid of Shortcut Arrow Icons [Seite 97]
1.11.1.11 - Show Drive Letter Before Volume Name in File Explorer [Seite 97]
1.11.1.12 - Hide Drives in File Explorer [Seite 97]
1.11.1.13 - Show Recycle Bin in Computer View of File Explorer [Seite 99]
1.11.1.14 - Remove the "Use the Web Service to Find the Correct Program" Dialog [Seite 99]
1.11.1.15 - Add Copy to./Move to. to the File Explorer Context Menu [Seite 99]
1.11.1.16 - Add Open with Notepad to File Explorer Context Menu [Seite 100]
1.11.1.17 - Add Defragment to the File Explorer Context Menu [Seite 100]
1.11.1.18 - Add Command Prompt to the File Explorer Context Menu [Seite 100]
1.11.1.19 - Disable the Send to. Menu in File Explorer [Seite 100]
1.11.1.20 - Hide Unwanted Apps from the File Explorer Context Menus [Seite 100]
1.11.1.21 - Remove Troubleshoot Compatibility from File Explorer Context Menu [Seite 101]
1.11.1.22 - Remove Programs from Open with. Context Menu [Seite 101]
1.11.1.23 - Add Copy to Clipboard Option to File Explorer Context Menu [Seite 101]
1.11.1.24 - Remove Items from IE Context Menu [Seite 101]
1.11.2 - App Tweaks [Seite 102]
1.11.2.1 - Remove AMD Catalyst Control Center from Desktop Context Menu [Seite 102]
1.11.2.2 - Remove NVIDIA Control Panel from Desktop Context Menu [Seite 102]
1.11.3 - Administrative Tweaks [Seite 102]
1.11.3.1 - Prevent Windows Update from Restarting the PC Automatically [Seite 102]
1.11.3.2 - Stop Windows Update from Hijacking Your Shut Down/Restart Options [Seite 102]
1.11.3.3 - Disable the Shut Down Command [Seite 103]
1.11.3.4 - Hide Unwanted Items from the Control Panel [Seite 103]
1.11.3.5 - Add RegEdit to the Control Panel [Seite 104]
1.11.3.6 - Add Control Panel to Computer Display in File Explorer [Seite 104]
1.11.3.7 - Add Control Panel to the Desktop Context Menu [Seite 105]
1.11.3.8 - Add Take Ownership to File Explorer Context Menu [Seite 105]
1.11.3.9 - Disable all Taskbar Balloon Notifications [Seite 105]
1.11.3.10 - Change the Registered Owner Name for Your Windows Installation [Seite 105]
1.11.3.11 - Disable the Mobility Center [Seite 106]
1.11.3.12 - Force Disk Cleanup to Delete All Temporary Files [Seite 106]
1.11.3.13 - Add Encrypt/Decrypt Options to File Explorer Context Menu [Seite 106]
1.11.3.14 - Force Verbose Message During Startup and Shutdown [Seite 106]
1.11.3.15 - Enable/Disable Task Manager link from Taskbar Context Menu [Seite 106]
1.11.3.16 - Display a Message During Windows Startup [Seite 107]
1.11.3.17 - Disable the Last Access File Timestamp [Seite 107]
1.11.3.18 - Disable Low Disk Space Warning [Seite 107]
1.11.3.19 - Disable the Windows Security Center/Action Center [Seite 107]
1.11.3.20 - Disable Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool Anonymous Reporting [Seite 107]
1.11.3.21 - Disable IPv6 [Seite 108]
1.11.3.22 - Force Windows Drives to Use AHCI [Seite 108]
1.11.3.23 - Disable "Do You Want to Run This File" Dialog [Seite 108]
1.11.3.24 - Force-Writing to "Write Protected" USB Flash Drives [Seite 108]
1.11.3.25 - Activate "God Mode" in Windows [Seite 109]
1.11.4 - Performance Tweaks [Seite 109]
1.11.4.1 - Increase the Maximum Allowed HTTP File Transfers [Seite 109]
1.11.4.2 - Maximize Your Internet Bandwidth [Seite 109]
1.11.4.3 - Force Windows to Auto-End Tasks on Shutdown [Seite 109]
1.11.4.4 - Reduce the WaitToKill Time for Closing Apps [Seite 110]
1.11.4.5 - Reduce Time to Kill a Hung App or Process [Seite 110]
1.11.4.6 - Reduce the Time Taken to Stop a Windows Service [Seite 110]
1.11.5 - Fun Tweaks [Seite 110]
1.11.5.1 - Enable More Fonts in Command Prompt [Seite 110]
1.11.5.2 - Disable the Caps Lock Key [Seite 110]
1.11.5.3 - Force Windows XP-Style Classic Login Dialog [Seite 111]
1.11.5.4 - Control System Tray Icons Using the Registry [Seite 111]
1.11.5.5 - Force a Blue Screen of Death in Three Keystrokes [Seite 111]
1.11.6 - Summary [Seite 111]
1.12 - Index [Seite 112]
