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The Windows 95/98 registry is contained in two files, System.dat and User.dat.
In Windows 95, 98, and Me, the Registry is contained in two hidden files in your Windows directory, called USER.DAT and SYSTEM.DAT.
Files called "hives".
In a Windows-based computer, the system registry is a place designed for storing all of the settings within Windows and the applications. It is a collection of very important files that Windows needs to even boot. They store where everything is, all the settings, etc. Not all programs are compliant with the registry and may store their settings in private files. The registry was designed for getting away from all the settings file clutter and for having a common place for all settings for every application you use. Windows 3.1 used INI files, and while most versions of Windows will use them, the preferred place is the registry.
No, but since Windows uses the registry to locate files on the computer, I would recommend against clearing the registry
Files called "hives".
The programs that are used to perform a registry scan in Windows 7 are ones that are all installed as part of the windows 7 installation. They are usually executable files and they work by checking that the registry has files it ought to have and that it does not have virus or malware files.
A computer error is a problem your computer experience is running files and processing information. Errors are commonly caused by corrupted files in the computer registry. Running a registry cleaner for Windows registry repair will help prevent errors and keep your computer running fast.
The windows XP registry consists of several files, loaded together they constitute the "registry"/ These files are Software, System, SAM, Security, Default, and UserDiff. They are located in Windows\System32\Config and are usually hidden or considered protected system files. One other registry file is called NTuser.dat and is located in the users Documents and Settings folder.
Regedit.exe Windows XP has only a Single registry editor (Regedit.exe) Windows 2000 ahs two registry editor Regedit32.exe Regedit.exe