Registry Overview
The registry is a system database that stores configuration information for applications, drivers, and the OS. The registry is most commonly used for storing state information across invocations. For example, an application might have windows that a user can move and resize. Before exiting, the application could store its windows information in the registry. Then, when the application starts again, it could retrieve the information and position its windows accordingly.
User profile support is present in all file system configurations. No components need to be added to use user profiles.
- Registry Fundamentals
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Provides background information about the Windows Mobile registry.
- Registry Types
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Describes the features and basic operational functionality of the hive-based registry.
- Registry Keys
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Specifies the data types you can use to enter values in the registry, and provides information about protected registry keys.
- Registry Operations
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Describes how to perform basic registry operations.
- Considerations for Registry Use
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Provides helpful guidelines for making the best use of the registry.
- Registry Reference
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Provided detailed reference information about registry functions.