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Windows Forum / Windows XP / Customization / September 2006Comments in registry?
Can one "comment out" a registry data entry by, renaming it? Here's a sample: mycomputer\hkey_current_user\control panel\colors Background REG_SZ 4 166 123 --which I want to change but save the original. so rename to Backgroundx and create a new Background entry. rs No. The registry doesn't work like a batch file. You can export a key, fiddle with the original, and then import the original key if your fiddle doesn't play. Provided, of course, that you can still start Windows. But even this has limitations, and may have unpredictable results. The smarter thing to do is to backup the entire registry before making any edit. Or if you really want to be safe, do what I do: image your system partition. --- Ted Zieglar "Backup is a computer user's best friend." > Can one "comment out" a registry data entry by, renaming it? Here's a sample: > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > rs WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?!? of course you can.. anything that accesses the registry usually looks for a particular location for the settings that is it looking for, but there are exceptions (like the Run key). Renaming them will save the original while making room for adjustments of your own... BUT... if you didn't already know that, you should not be messing around with the registry > No. The registry doesn't work like a batch file. > [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > > > > rs You should export a backup copy of the key before making any changes, but you should be alright doing what you propose. Most programs query values by name -- incorrectly named values just sit there.  SignatureGood Luck, Keith Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User] > Can one "comment out" a registry data entry by, renaming it? Here's a sample: > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > rs You can disable an entire folder or subfolder or individual keys by adding a minus sign in front of the name. There are areas that can kill an OS and others that won't. Usually if you are making changes to something for look rather than behavior changes, you should be ok. If you really want to learn what you can do and not worry about killing the OS, check out Norton's GoBack. No matter how bad someone (or software) screws up the registry, GoBack can undo the changes. | Can one "comment out" a registry data entry by, renaming it? Here's a sample: | [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] | | rs Just the name "Norton" gives me the willies. Used to be, they made a splendid file manager for Dos, which they ported to Windows 3.1 and then let die. Then came the Tools and (shudder) the AntiVirus, which was just like a virus itself, except you had to pay for it. However, if you really recommend it I will take a look at GoBack. rs : You can disable an entire folder or subfolder or individual keys by : adding a minus sign in front of the name. [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] :: :: rs Norton gives a lot of people the willies. I've had my share of times of wanting to toss a system out the window now and then; but despite the problems, I still prefer them. (especially Ghost) If you're installing GoBack on a dual-boot system, you might want to look at this first: http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/goback.nsf/docid/2001080616224 107?Open&docid=2001101715043525&nsf=ghost.nsf&view=docid I don't want to discourage you from trying the product because it does work well but GoBack has its issues on some systems. Like not being able to start windows in normal mode or it doesn't remove itself from the boot record from an uninstall. To fix the boot record copy "Gb_prog.exe" from its install directory and use a Win98 boot disk to run it outside of windows. It's not a problem for most people but I thought you should know. The last thing, it's better to uninstall GoBack whenever you image the drive. Sometimes there are some compatibility issues. Hopefully this didn't turn you away or being up nightmares from a previous experience <grin> because overall it's a good product. Sam | Just the name "Norton" gives me the willies. Used to be, they made a splendid file manager | for Dos, which they ported to Windows 3.1 and then let die. Then came the Tools and [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] | :: | :: rs "GoBack". What an awesome name for a Symantec product. I wonder if they do a lot of refunds? :-) I usually , add registry Keys next to keys that I find that I can't remmeber if there Malware or legit software, eg. I have in the Key Bracnh for MSN of S/P/descrition:MSN user Profiles I also rename Malware ones with a .virus or ones that I want to keep as .old SignatureComputer Nerd that services Grannies > Can one "comment out" a registry data entry by, renaming it? Here's a sample: > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > rs |
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