The Windows Registry is a database containing detailed operating system, hardware and application settings on Windows-based systems.

The Windows Registry is a database containing detailed operating system, hardware and application settings on Windows-based systems. While most configuration changes can be safely made using the Control Panel, there are occasions when the Registry must be edited directly.

Questions

Develop detailed answers for the questions listed. Remember to use your textbook and other credible academic resources to justify your responses.

1. Describe at least three circumstances under which you might need to edit the registry.
2. What are the potential issues that could result from incorrectly changing one or more registry settings?
3. Do you anticipate using the Registry editor to customize any of your user's desktop settings in this phase of the project and, if so, which ones?

Response Format

• Support your answers with at least one credible sources. 
• Use in-text citations and a reference list in your responses using A P A format.
• Your response should demonstrate critical thinking and provide justification for your responses. 
• Your answers should paraphrase source materials and be from the perspective of an It customer service