Whatever version of Windows you're using--from Vista up to Windows
8.1--the registry is at the heart of your desktop experience. Software
installs and compatibility, hardware operation and more are managed by a
complex database of codes and numbers. When something goes wrong it can
seem impossible to diagnose and repair the problem, and harder still to
prevent a recurrence or make the subtle changes and tweaks required to
fix the problem. In this book we'll take you inside the workings of the
Registry, and teach you how to repair, modify and clean it to keep your
PCs running smoothly.