Configuring the local registry
The Windows registry is the heart of the Windows 10 Operating System (OS). All of the settings are stored in the registry. The registry is a database that contains all of the Windows settings, installed software, device drivers, and many more settings. Without this registry, Windows 10 would not work.
You should take care when working with or editing the registry. An incorrect change in the registry can result in an unreliable OS, with a reinstallation of the OS as a solution. You should always create a backup of the registry before editing the registry.
To better handle the registry, we must understand the registry structure first.
Understanding the registry structure
The registry is organized hierarchically. At the top level, there are five registry hives. These five hives are DEFAULT, SAM, SECURITY, SOFTWARE, and SYSTEM. These five hives are a distinct collection of related settings that are structured as a series of keys, subkeys, and...
