XP registry reference

[adzee]

Hi guys...

basically I am becoming addicted to tweaking my registry!

Where is the best place to learn about the registry? I see lotsa tweaks etc posted all over the place, but what I want is some sort of guide or reference that basically says what each reg entry controls.

I've searched Google quite a bit, and found some nice stuff, but not quite what I am looking for. Anyone got some good links etc for registry file references?

[MHz]

Check the pinned topics in this forum. "Regtweaks Tweaks".

In the first post, you can download a huge list of tweaks, that have been compiled.

[adzee]

Yes I understand that, and I have done just that.

That is not what I am after tho. What I am looking for is a reference file of sorts, that lists the different registry keys and such, and what these reg keys control etc.

I would like to develop more of an understanding of the registry and what eack key controls, not just implement others tweaks at this stage.

[adzee]

for example, these 2 sites:

http://www.systweak.com/winreg/winreg.htm

http://www.winguides.com/registry/

have details on the registry and what specific keys control etc. I am looking for more links similar to these, and in depth look at the registry

[RogueSpear]

Microsoft Press has a newer book called something like "The Windows XP Registry Guide". For an MS Press book, it's actually pretty good. Unfortunately it's not as in depth as I'd like it to be as far as different keys and values, but on a positive note it does have some information that you might otherwise not even think about.

It describes how to make your own .adm files which is fantastic for the network admin of an AD domain. And it does go into many of the methods of distributing changes via registry tweaks. You can usually find it for about half price (new) over at bookpool.com.