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Hardware
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\HARDWARE
A little deceptive, the Hardware key only holds information
for the HyperTerminal program, relative to the math co-processor
and the serial ports. It appears that it would hold much more
and be a major key, but all of the settings and specifics are
in the Enum key. Network
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Network
This key holds information only about the primary network logon.
The details of all the network services are held in the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Enum\Network
key. SECURITY
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SECURITY
This key is reserved for future use with higher security functions
and compatibility with SOFTWARE
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
The settings for all installed 32-bit software and .INI
files for applications are listed in this key. The items included
vary, depending on the software installed. Control functions for
those applications are listed in the many subkeys located here.
SYSTEM
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM
This key stores all information required for the system to start,
and for the recovery of the system in case of failure. It includes
the control sets describing the device drivers, their settings,
and other services. CurrentControlSet
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet
This subkey contains descriptions and controls for device drivers
and other services. Unlike Windows NT, Windows 95 only holds information
on the current control set of drivers. Control HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control
This subkey holds the information that is set in the Control
Panel applets in Windows 95. Do not edit this information through
the Registry editor because some applets make changes in more
than one Registry location. A missing entry may cause the system
to be unstable. The following list holds the subkeys under the
Control key: ComputerName FileSystem IDConfigDB InstalledFiles Keyboard
Layouts MediaProperties MediaResources NetworkProvider Nls PerfStats Print PwdProvider SecurityProviders ServiceProvider Session
Manager Shutdown TimeZoneInformation Update VMM32Files Services
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services
This key contains all the standard services that come with Windows
95, plus any that have been added through the installation of
services or devices. Each standard service key contains configuration
and identification settings. Arbitrators
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Arbitrators
The arbitrators keys hold the information required to resolve
conflicts between two devices when they are competing for the
same settings. The four subkeys hold information about RAM address
conflicts, DMA, I/O port conflicts, and IRQ conflicts. Class
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Class
The class key holds all the subkeys for control of all the classes
of devices that Windows 95 supports. These are similar to the
groupings of devices you see in the Add New Hardware wizard, and
holds information as to how the devices will be installed. inetaccs
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\inetaccs
This key holds information about the various Internet Explorer
accessories available in the system. It is only installed when
you have installed Internet Explorer 2.0 or above. MSNP32
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\MSNP32
The MSNP32 key describes how the Client for Microsoft
Networks is going to function. It holds information about the
authentication process and the authenticator. MWNP32
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\NWNP32
The NWNP32 key describes how the Microsoft Client for
NetWare Networks is going to function. It holds information about
the authentication process and the authenticator. RemoteAccess
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RemoteAccess
Inside this key is the information required for Remote Access
to work on the Windows 95 system. It includes authentication parameters,
host information, and protocol information in order to create
a dial-up environment that will work. SNMP
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SNMP
This key holds all the parameters for SNMP (Simple Network Management
Protocol). That includes the permitted managers, the trap configuration,
and the valid communities. VxD
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\VxD The VxD key holds information on all the 32-bit virtual
device drivers in Windows 95. Windows 95 automatically manages
them, so there is no reason to edit them with a Registry editor.
All the static VxDs are listed with a subkey under this key. WebPost
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WebPost
The WebPost key holds settings and pointers for all loaded
Internet Mail post offices. If you connect to a service provider,
and it is listed here, you will poll the server for any mail that
is to be delivered to you. Winsock
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Winsock
Information about the Winsock file to be used when connecting
to the Internet is listed in this key. If the incorrect file is
listed, you will not be able to get onto the Internet. WinTrust WinTrust
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WinTrust
The WinTrust function is set in the Registry as part of
the process of checking every file downloaded from the Internet
for viruses. It will ensure you get only clean files. Summary
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE holds all the filename, file-location,
and setting information for the entire system, and all its attached
devices. It is updated by the Control Panel, by the installation
of devices, and through utilities. Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. We cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the incorrect use of the registry can be solved. Use the information provided at your own risk. |
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