I have a registry at walmart.com but I want to know what exactly does that do or what it can help me with?
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o so put wht u wud want on it dat walmart has in stock!!
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The Registry.  It's where everything is stored.
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An excellent source to look for is this:\n\nhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/cmp/20060422/tc_cmp/186500837;_ylt=Av0wPFiVqTbzfTN8.uZavlVk24cA\n\nAlso download.com has got a feature on it, take a look.\n\nBesides, it goes without saying that your system needs to be malware free.\n\nAlso note if your registry is cluttered up with obsolete or incorrect entries, it takes a toll on the system performance. RegistryRepair is a good free utility to try (available on download.com).\n\nCheers
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Introduction to the Registry \n\nIntended For \nWindows XP\nWindows 2000\nWindows Me\nWindows 98\nWindows 95 \n \nThe Registry is a database of nearly all the settings for Windows and your installed applications. The following is a brief collection of information, tips, and troubleshooting techniques involving the Windows Registry. Check out the Glossary for definitions of any of the technical terms used below. \n\nIt is always advisable to back up your registry before making any changes to it. Note that the Registry is intended to be a little intimidating, because it is possible to screw up your entire system if you don't know what you're doing. If you back up the Registry before continuing, you eliminate this possibility. \nTo back up the Registry in Windows 95/98/Me, just make copies of the registry files (described below). In Windows 2000 and Windows XP, you'll need special backup software to make an effective and complete Registry backup. \n\nYour other alternative is to use Registry Patches (see below) to back up portions of the registry before editing. \n \n\n\n\nHow the Registry is stored \n\nIn Windows 95, 98, and Me, the Registry is contained in two hidden files in your Windows directory, called USER.DAT and SYSTEM.DAT. \nIn Windows 2000 and Windows XP, the Registry is stored in several Hives, located in the &#92;windows&#92;system32&#92;config and &#92;Documents and Settings&#92;{username} folders. \n\n\nStructure of the Registry \nThe Registry has a hierarchal structure, like the directories on your hard disk. Each branch (denoted by a folder icon in the Registry Editor, see below) is called a Key. Each key can contain other keys, as well as Values. Each value contains the actual information stored in the Registry. There are three types of values; String, Binary, and DWORD - the use of these depends upon the context. \n\nThere are six main branches (five in Windows 2000 and Windows XP), each containing a specific portion of the information stored in the Registry. They are as follows: \n\nHKEY_CLASSES_ROOT - this branch contains all of your file types as well as OLE information for all your OLE-aware applications. \nHKEY_CURRENT_USER - this branch points to the part of HKEY_USERS appropriate for the current user. \nHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE - this branch contains information about all of the hardware and software installed on your computer. Since you can specify multiple hardware configurations, the current hardware configuration is specified in HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG. \nHKEY_USERS - this branch contains certain preferences (such as colors and control panel settings) for each of the users of the computer. In Windows 95/98/Me, the default branch here contains the currently-logged in user. In Windows 2000/XP, the default branch here contains a template to be used for newly-added users. \nHKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG - this branch points to the part of HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE appropriate for the current hardware configuration. \nHKEY_DYN_DATA (Windows 95/98/Me only) - this branch points to the part of HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, for use with Windows' Plug-&-Play subsystem. \n\n\n\nUsing the Registry Editor \nThe Registry Editor (regedit.exe) is included with Windows to enable you to view and edit the contents of the Registry. When you open the Registry Editor, you'll see a window divided into two panes. The left side shows a tree with folders (see Structure of the Registry above), and the right side shows the contents (values) of the currently selected folder (key). \n\nTo expand a certain branch, click on the little plus sign [+] to the left of any folder, or just double-click on the folder. To display the contents of a key (folder), just click the desired key, and look at the values listed on the right side. You can add a new key or value by selecting New from the Edit menu. You can rename any value and almost any key with the same method used to rename files; right-click on an object and click rename, or click on it twice (slow
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There is registry manager software distributed with windows.  The executable is called regedit.exe; it doesn't get any better than that.
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do you know how to use regedit?\ntake a look at this, this is how it is done.\nbackup your registry before you make any edits.\nhttp://www.theeldergeek.com/modify_registered_owner_and_organization.htm
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The answer depends on the program.\n\nUsu sally in process of installation a lot of registry changes which are not easily traceable; Some didn't do any (Those you can copy easily)\n\nI saw advertisements about programs doing it (Program transfer), but never used one (try searching WEB)\n\nAnd if you are proud program owner (properly licensed) you can order CD from manufacturer.
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Depending on how bad your registry is damaged, scanreg may take care of your problem. Here are two Microsoft articles that will explain how to use the command.\n\nhttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/221512\nhttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/183887/EN-US/
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Walmart is one of the best stores in the country when it comes to returns. They will do pretty much whatever you ask them to do. Hell, I know a guy who returned stuff to walmart that he bought at Officemax. He lost the reciept, so Officemax would only exchange it for the cheapest price of the month. Walmart gave him MSRP store credit. \n\nWalmart will easily give you credit...although they will probably just give you your money back.
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Never ever mess with the registry unless you know what you are doing! Its basically a place that Windows uses to store hardware and software configuration information, user preferences and setup information... and it is a mess. One of the reasons why I stick to Linux :)\n\nIf you really want to do some registry clean up, get CCleaner which is very useful. \n\nAnd always make a backup by going to File > Export and saving the current state of the registry. This can be imported at a later stage if something goes wrong
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Just as u would install any other software. But even with registry repair softwares u will need some knowledge of computers, ur programs etc to identify if the selected items r the right ones to clean & vice versa.
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I don't know of any free registry cleaning tool that does a good job. My recommendation is the VCOM System Suite. It has a very good regristry cleaning/defragmenting tool that can speed up your computer significantly. You may be able to get a copy of Systemsuite for around $39.
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These :\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_registry
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the registry is the basis of your operating system it is allright to use a program such as registry mechanic to find and repair problems but unless you are an expert don't even think about trying to modify it the blue screen of death will be your reward
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there are a couple of free reg programs on the ms down load page that work good \n\nif you want to buy something these are excellent products
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The registry is a central repository for the information need to startup and run various programs in the windows enviroment. You should not really need to repair it unless it becomes corrupted or compromised by malware, spyware. If your computer keeps telling you the registry needs to be repaired then you probably have spyware issues.
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in all honesty, once your registry is damaged, there is almost nothing that can be done to heal it.. but if you're looking for a great tool to help maintain and keep it tidy, go here and download this..\n\nhttp://www.worldstart.com/weekly-download/archives/reg-cleaner4.3.htm