Get the in-depth information you need to modify-and seamlessly

manage-the Windows registry. Written for IT professionals and

power users, this vital resource reveals little-known registry

techniques, tricks, tips, and secrets to make your job easier.

Understand the inner workings of the Windows operating

system-and use the registry to get Windows Server 2003 and

Windows XP to run the way you want, on a single desktop or

across the network. You'll learn how to pinpoint registry

settings and script registry changes, deal with registry

permissions, use Windows Installer, and map Tweak UI settings.

Also, find best practices for how to back up, restore, and

maintain registry settings with confidence. The CD includes

100+ registry files for customizing operating system

appearance and behavior, and the complete eBook. You'll learn

- Apply best practices to back up, restore, manage, and modify

- Customize group and system policies to manage multiple PCs

- Track down registry settings and script changes

- Optimize server services, including network connections and

- Deploy user profiles and Microsoft Office program settings

- Configure security services, including Windows Firewall,

- Troubleshoot the registry-resolving common problems and

corruption issues