List of Sidebars

Chapter 1: Learning the Basics

Brief History of the Registry

Data in Binary Values

Chapter 2: Using the Registry Editor

Regedit Got Better

Shareware Search Tools

Stupid Clipboard Tricks

Choosing Between REG and Hive Files

Command-Line Alternative

Chapter 3: Backing up the Registry

Managing Settings to Avoid Problems

Msizap.exe Saves the Day

Backing Up Using Symantec Ghost

Administrator's Pak

Chapter 4: Hacking the Registry

File Associations in the Registry

Customizing Folders with Desktop.ini

Chapter 5: Mapping Tweak UI

Tracking Down Tweak UI Settings

Chapter 6: Using Registry-Based Policy

Tattoos on the Registry

Windows XP Group Policy Improvements

Simulating Folder Redirection

Chapter 8: Finding Registry Settings

All-in-One Solutions

Chapter 9: Scripting Registry Changes

Why write scripts when INF files are easier?

Chapter 10: Deploying User Profiles

Advantages of User Profiles

Improvements to User Profiles

Best Practices for Roaming User Profiles

Alternatives to Default User Profiles

Chapter 11: Mapping Windows Installer

Updating Source Lists

Chapter 12: Deploying with Answer Files

Customizing Default Settings

Jerry's Answer File Editor

Chapter 13: Cloning Disks with Sysprep

Third-Party Disk Imaging Suites

Chapter 14: Microsoft Office XP User Settings

Order of Precedence

When to Use What

Appendix A: File Associations

Special Program Classes