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RAM [See memory]
rd command (DOS)
RDRAM (Rambus dynamic random-access memory)
Read-Around-Write (BIOS setting)
ReadFromFile function
Readme files, deleting
Real Player, deleting taskbar icon
Recent Documents 2nd
     display, controlling
     shortcuts, deleting
     Start Menu, deleting from
Recent folder, disabling
recordable CD drives [See CD drives, writers]
Recovery Console 2nd
     commands
     using wildcards
Recycle Bin
     deleting
     deleting from desktop
     file storage, disabling
     messages
     removing from desktop
     security considerations
     settings
Recycle Bin (CLSID)
Recycle Bin Properties
Recycle Bin, desktop icon
referenced objects (WSH)
refreshing desktop
REG_DWORD_BIGENDIAN value type
registered user, view
Registry
     accessing with VBScript
     backing up
     branches
         backing up
     customizing, adding options to Folder Options dialog box
     DAT files
     editing
     file types and
     file-type associations, preventing overwrites 2nd
     hidden settings, locating
     hive files
    keys
         adding 2nd 3rd
         adding properties
         default values 2nd
         exporting
         locating for particular settings
     overview
    patches
         applying 2nd
         automation and
         backing up Registry
         backward compatibility
         changing settings
         creating
         customizing Places Bar
         duplicate keys and values
         editing Registry
         exporting keys and
         importing
         search and replace
         undo patches
     paths
     Recycle Bin, deleting/renaming
     root branches
     searching for CLSIDs
     searching for specific data
     snapshots of
     startup programs
     structure and contents
     tools
     values 2nd 3rd
         adding new folder options
Registry Agent tool (Creative Element Power Tools)
Registry Editor
     application timeout, reducing 2nd
     binary values
     desktop icons, customizing context menus
     DWORD values
     Encrypt and Decrypt commands, adding to context menus 2nd
     expanded string values
     file listing, printing
     file-type associations, protecting
     hiding all desktop icons
     making a startup script
     menus, changing response time
    My Computer
         adding objects
         redirecting
     New menu (Explorer), customizing
     NTFS, optimizing performance
     Picture and Fax Viewer, disabling
     Recent Documents menu, hiding
     Recent folder, disabling
     Recycle Bin, deleting/renaming 2nd
    Registry patches
         applying
         creating
     removing stubborn desktop icons
     repair
     searching Registry
     Shared Documents folder, deleting
     string array values
     virtual memory, optimizing
Registry Search and Replace utility
     relocating user system folders
RegistryDelete subroutine
RegistryRead function
RegistryWrite subroutine
reinitializing user settings without restarting
reinstalling Windows XP
Rem command (VBScript)
Remember each folder's view settings option (Explorer Folder Options) 2nd
Remote Assistance
     allow invitations to be sent
remote control
Remote Desktop
     alternatives
     disabling
     enable incoming connections
Remote Desktop Sharing (Microsoft Terminal Services)
remote resources (networks)
Remote Wake Up
Remote Wake Up (BIOS setting)
remotely controlling a computer
removable cartridge drives
     as backup solution
     troubleshooting
removing [See deleting]
ren command (DOS) 2nd
Rename command (Recycle Bin)
renaming
     files
         methods
     multiple files using scripts
Repair command
repeat rate, adjusting
report crashes to Microsoft
Report no FDD for Win95 (BIOS setting)
Reset Config Data (BIOS setting)
resolution
     adjusting
     troubleshooting video cards
Resource Hacker
     changing Windows startup logo
     creating new welcome screen
     customizing styles and themes
     customizing Windows startup logo
resources
     assigning to PCI devices
     local compared to remote
restarting Windows, Safe Mode
Restore button (File Types window)
restore points, deleting
restoring
     after a crash
     entire system from backups
RJ-45 setting for 10base-T cables
root branches (Registry)
root directory
     files not to delete
     unnecessary files
Route 1 Pro
routers
     802.11g
     as alternative to Internet Connection Sharing
     built-in firewalls
     firewall feature
     roles
     wireless
RPC (Microsoft Windows Remote Procedure Call)
     over HTTP
rubber bands, selecting items
Run
     show in Start Menu (Classic Start Menu only)
     show in Start Menu (XP Start Menu only)
Run command
     as command prompt
     using scripts instead
rundll32.exe (background process)
runtime errors (WSH)