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Troubleshooting and Configuring the Windows NT/95 Registry
- B -A Closer Look at
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Key name | Description |
MSTCP | TCP/IP protocol |
NETBEUI | NetBEUI protocol |
NWLINK | NWLink protocol |
NWNBLINK | NWLink protocol with NetBIOS support |
NWREDIR | Microsoft client for NetWare networks |
REMOTEREG | Remote Registry Editing service |
VREDIR | Client for Microsoft networks |
VSERVER | File and Printer sharing for Microsoft networks |
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\HARDWARE
A little deceptive, the Hardware key only holds information for the HyperTerminal program, relative to the math co-processor and the serial ports. It appears that it would hold much more and be a major key, but all of the settings and specifics are in the Enum key.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Network
This key holds information only about the primary network logon. The details of all the network services are held in the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Enum\Network key.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SECURITY
This key is reserved for future use with higher security functions and compatibility
with
Windows NT.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
The settings for all installed 32-bit software and .INI files for applications are listed in this key. The items included vary, depending on the software installed. Control functions for those applications are listed in the many subkeys located here.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM
This key stores all information required for the system to start, and for the recovery of the system in case of failure. It includes the control sets describing the device drivers, their settings, and other services.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet
This subkey contains descriptions and controls for device drivers and other services. Unlike Windows NT, Windows 95 only holds information on the current control set of drivers. Control
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control
This subkey holds the information that is set in the Control Panel applets in Windows 95. Do not edit this information through the Registry editor because some applets make changes in more than one Registry location. A missing entry may cause the system to be unstable. The following list holds the subkeys under the Control key: ComputerName
FileSystem
IDConfigDB
InstalledFiles
Keyboard Layouts
MediaProperties
MediaResources
NetworkProvider
Nls
PerfStats
PwdProvider
SecurityProviders
ServiceProvider
Session Manager
Shutdown
TimeZoneInformation
Update
VMM32Files
WebPost
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services
This key contains all the standard services that come with Windows 95, plus any that have been added through the installation of services or devices. Each standard service key contains configuration and identification settings.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Arbitrators
The arbitrators keys hold the information required to resolve conflicts between two devices when they are competing for the same settings. The four subkeys hold information about RAM address conflicts, DMA, I/O port conflicts, and IRQ conflicts.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Class
The class key holds all the subkeys for control of all the classes of devices that Windows 95 supports. These are similar to the groupings of devices you see in the Add New Hardware wizard, and holds information as to how the devices will be installed.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\inetaccs
This key holds information about the various Internet Explorer accessories available in the system. It is only installed when you have installed Internet Explorer 2.0 or above.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\MSNP32
The MSNP32 key describes how the Client for Microsoft Networks is going to function. It holds information about the authentication process and the authenticator.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\NWNP32
The NWNP32 key describes how the Microsoft Client for NetWare Networks is going to function. It holds information about the authentication process and the authenticator.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RemoteAccess
Inside this key is the information required for Remote Access to work on the Windows 95 system. It includes authentication parameters, host information, and protocol information in order to create a dial-up environment that will work.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SNMP
This key holds all the parameters for SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). That includes the permitted managers, the trap configuration, and the valid communities.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\VxD
The VxD key holds information on all the 32-bit virtual device drivers in Windows 95. Windows 95 automatically manages them, so there is no reason to edit them with a Registry editor. All the static VxDs are listed with a subkey under this key.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WebPost
The WebPost key holds settings and pointers for all loaded Internet Mail post offices. If you connect to a service provider, and it is listed here, you will poll the server for any mail that is to be delivered to you.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Winsock
Information about the Winsock file to be used when connecting to the Internet is listed in this key. If the incorrect file is listed, you will not be able to get onto the Internet. WinTrust
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WinTrust
The WinTrust function is set in the Registry as part of the process of checking every file downloaded from the Internet for viruses. It will ensure you get only clean files.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE holds all the filename, file-location, and setting information for the entire system, and all its attached devices. It is updated by the Control Panel, by the installation of devices, and through utilities.
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