The registry is spread along different files but if I'm not mistaken the majority of it is stored in so called SAM.
hives
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Hives
Windows XP registry hives are the main sections of the Windows registry that store configuration settings and options for the operating system and installed applications. Key hives include HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE (system-wide settings), HKEY_CURRENT_USER (user-specific settings), HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT (file associations and COM object registrations), and HKEY_USERS (all user profiles). These hives are stored in files on the disk and are loaded into memory during system startup, allowing the operating system to access necessary configuration information.
Five files stored in the C:\Windows\System32\config folder; these files are called hives and they are named the SAM (Security Accounts Manager), Security, Software, System, and Default hives.
Files called "hives".
Yes - they both do the same thing (manipulate the registry). The difference may be in how they display the registry hives.
There is no "registry" on a motherboard. The Windows Registry is stored on the hard drive.
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In the Windows registry, hives are saved as files with specific extensions, primarily .reg for export files and as binary files located in the system directory, typically found in C:\Windows\System32\Config. Each hive corresponds to a specific part of the registry, such as SYSTEM, SOFTWARE, or SAM, and these files are crucial for storing configuration settings and system information. The hives are not directly accessible as text files; instead, they are managed through the Windows Registry Editor or programmatically through the Windows API.
The question makes no sense. The registry is where the keys are stored.
Files called "hives".