WindowsXP Registry editor

[polychrom]

How secure is WindowsXP Registry editor? I mean, will be first alert
shown to confirm to save the change (if any change has been done, even
casually), like normal document that has been modified? Or change of
value or key will be added instantly, without prompt?

 

[Malke]

How secure is WindowsXP Registry editor? I mean, will be first alert
shown to confirm to save the change (if any change has been done, even
casually), like normal document that has been modified? Or change of
value or key will be added instantly, without prompt?

This has nothing to do with security. The registry editor does prompt
you if you try to delete a key with the typical "are you sure?" box. If
you say "yes" the deletion proceeds. Changes made happen immediately,
which is why you had best know what you are doing when working in the
registry. You can export keys and also back up the registry with a free
program like ERUNT. It is still wise to be very careful when working in
the registry.

Malke

 

[polychrom]

Malke пиÑал(а):

(e-mail address removed) wrote:

This has nothing to do with security. The registry editor does prompt
you if you try to delete a key with the typical "are you sure?" box. If
you say "yes" the deletion proceeds. Changes made happen immediately,
which is why you had best know what you are doing when working in the
registry. You can export keys and also back up the registry with a free
program like ERUNT. It is still wise to be very careful when working in
the registry.

Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

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How to undo registry to last known stage? Is there a sence revert back
to last known stage? I not see any visible changes in operating system
work; but I am not sure do I changed anything or not.

polychrom

 

[Malke]

How to undo registry to last known stage? Is there a sence revert back
to last known stage? I not see any visible changes in operating system
work; but I am not sure do I changed anything or not.

Of course, you haven't told us what the problem is so I can only give
some general suggestions.

1. If whatever happened was recent, do a System Restore to before the
Bad Thing Happened.
Start>Programs>Accessories>System Tools>System Restore
"Restore my computer to an earlier time"

2. If a System Restore doesn't work, boot to Last Known Good
Configuration. Do this by repeatedly tapping the F8 key as the computer
is starting up. This will get you to the right menu. Navigate using
your Up arrow key; the mouse will not work here.

Malke

 

[polychrom]

Malke пиÑал(а):

(e-mail address removed) wrote:

Of course, you haven't told us what the problem is so I can only give
some general suggestions.

1. If whatever happened was recent, do a System Restore to before the
Bad Thing Happened.
Start>Programs>Accessories>System Tools>System Restore
"Restore my computer to an earlier time"

2. If a System Restore doesn't work, boot to Last Known Good
Configuration. Do this by repeatedly tapping the F8 key as the computer
is starting up. This will get you to the right menu. Navigate using
your Up arrow key; the mouse will not work here.

Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

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Is there some way or utility allowing to define exactly, in specific
date, does the registry changes were done in the system or not. Just
to establish a fact.

Polychrom

 

[Malke]

Is there some way or utility allowing to define exactly, in specific
date, does the registry changes were done in the system or not. Just
to establish a fact.

Depends on the changes. You can look at Event Viewer, the System Restore
history, Add/Remove Programs for installed updates, auditing logs if
you had it enabled, etc. If you want more help, please state the
specific problem you are trying to track down. If you are having
difficulties in knowing how to do this, please see these links:

http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


Malke

 

[Plato]

How secure is WindowsXP Registry editor? I mean, will be first alert

Since you are asking. I'd hire a tech for your changes, if required.