Hkey_users
The Registry is a database used to store settings and options for the 32 bit versions of Microsoft Windows including Windows 95, 98, ME and NT/2000. It contains information and settings for all the hardware, software, users, and preferences of the PC. Whenever a user makes changes to a Control Panel settings, or File Associations, System Policies, or installed software, the changes are reflected and stored in the Registry.
The Windows registry subtree that contains information about the currently logged-on user is the HKEY_CURRENT_USER (HKCU) hive. This hive includes user-specific settings and configurations, such as preferences, environment variables, and application settings. It is dynamically linked to the HKEY_USERS subtree, which holds profiles for all users on the system, with HKCU representing the active user's profile.
1. Hardware and software configuration information 2. Application settings 3. Users preferences
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.
You can access the registry for windows by using another computer. However these are binary files that you cant view using a text editor like how you can with INI. It does enable multiple users to log on toi a single computer with their own.
on your main drive C: Usually under Documents & Settings or Users if your in Vista
keyboard
Startup folder
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.
Active Directory Users and Computers
It shouldn't by default - unless someone has done something for it to happen. It can be one of a number reasons. The two simplest are: It has been placed in the startup folder. <drive>\Documents and Settings\<user>\Start Menu\Programs\Startup <drive>\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup or it is in the registry. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run If you do not know what you are doing *** DO NOT *** attempt to modify the registry.
In Group Policy Objects (GPOs), when there is a conflict between settings in the Computer Configuration and User Configuration sections, the Computer Configuration settings take precedence. This is because the Computer Configuration applies to the machine regardless of who logs in, while User Configuration settings are specific to individual users. As a result, any conflicting settings will default to the Computer Configuration value, ensuring consistent policy enforcement across all users on that machine.