Here is a place to start:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes\CLSID\{00020841-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}\LocalServer32
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Registry Contents • The Registry is hierarchical in structure - Made up of keys, subkeys, and entries • Registry key - A category or division of information within the Registry • Registry subkeys - A single key may contain one or more lower-level keys • Registry entry - A data parameter associated with a software or hardware characteristic under a key (or subkey)
Hkey_local_machine
there are 5 subkey of HKLM .i.e. SAM. Security, Software, Hardware and System
Hkey_local_machine
HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Safeboot is the registry key that keeps this information. The subkeys under this are Minimal (safemode without networking) and Network (safe mode with networking). pg 1027 A+
HKLM, or HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, is a key in the Windows Registry that stores configuration settings and information for the operating system and installed applications. It contains data that is specific to the local computer, affecting all users on that machine. This registry hive includes subkeys for hardware, software, system settings, and security policies, playing a crucial role in the overall functionality and performance of the Windows environment. Modifying HKLM should be done with caution, as incorrect changes can lead to system instability.
The key that loads services and drivers in Windows operating systems can be found in the Windows Registry at the following location: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services. This registry path contains subkeys for each service and driver, detailing their configuration settings and startup behavior. Modifications to this key can affect the loading and functioning of various system services and drivers.
<?php // Example to read the subkeys of HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft (tested on PHP 5) // See http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa392722.aspx for methods // See http://www.php.net/manual/en/ref.com.php define('HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE', 0x80000002); $computer = '.'; $reg = new COM("winmgmts:{impersonationLevel=impersonate}!\\\\$computer\\root\\default:StdRegProv"); $key_path = 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft'; $sub_keys = new VARIANT(); $reg->EnumKey(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, $key_path, $sub_keys); foreach($sub_keys as $sub_key){ echo "$sub_key\n"; } ?>
HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot
Call Microsoft or go to this website-- http://support.microsoft.com/kb/823 570. if it is a preinstalled software, call the manufacturer of your computer... n i dunno what to do i just need the password!!!!!
A Hive is a set of registry settings ie keys, subkeys and values that are necessary for the operating system to do its job. These keys are used for application settings, printers, setup ,networking and other things.. The reason it is called a hive is that there are a large number of them and they constantly interact with each other.
A zone name refers to a specific geographical region or area, often used in the context of networking to define a particular segment of a network. It helps to organize and manage network resources, security policies, and configurations within that specific zone.