The
registry is a hierarchical database that stores the value of variables in
windows and the application and services that run on windows.
The
operating system and the other programs also uses the registry to store about
user and about the current configuration of the system and its components.
SUBTREE:
Subtree
are the root, or primary divisions, of the registry.
The
registry is divided into five subtrees. Subtree contains the keys, subkeys, ans
enteries in which the data is stored.
LIST
OF SUBTREES:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
HKEY_CURRENT_USER
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
HKEY_USERS
HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG
TRICKS:
First
of all open Registry Editor.
Go
to start> run> regedit
1.
TO
REMOVE THE SHORTCUT ARROW FROM SHORTCUTS.
STEPS:
Ø Open regedit.exe file.
Ø Scroll down to create the following
registry key:
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\lnkfile]
Ø Under the lnkfile key, in the right pane delete a String value named IsShortcut.
2.
TO
DISABLE RIGHT CLICK ON THE DESKTOP AND EXPLORER.
STEPS:
Ø Open regedit.exe file.
Ø Scroll down to create the following
registry key:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies]
Ø In the left side pane, right click on the Policies key and create a
new key called Explorer.
Ø Under the Explorer key, in the
right pane create a new DWORD value named NoViewContextMenu within the above
registry key and set its data value to 1 to disable the right click context
menu on the desktop, and to 0 to enable it.
NOTE: You may want to completely delete
the DWORD value NoViewContextMenu when you want to enable right click.
3.
TO
DISABLE RIGHT CLICK ON THE TASKBAR.
STEPS:
Ø Open regedit.exe file.
Ø Scroll down to create the following
registry key:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]
Ø In the right pane, create a new
DWORD value named NoTrayContextMenu within the above registry key and set its
data value to 1 to disable the right click context menu on the taskbar, and to
0 to enable it.
NOTE: You may want to completely delete
the DWORD value NoTrayContextMenu when you want to enable right click.
4.
TO
DISABLE WINDOWS HOTKEYS.
STEPS:
Ø Open regedit.exe file.
Ø Scroll down to create the following
registry key:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]
Ø Under the Explorer key, in the
right pane create a new DWORD value named NoWinKeys within the above registry
key and set its data value to 1 to disable the windows hotkeys, and to 0 to
enable it.
NOTE: You may want to completely delete
the DWORD value NoWinKeys when you want to enable hotkeys.
5.
TO
DISABLE THE CONTROL PANEL.
STEPS:
Ø Open regedit.exe file.
Ø Scroll down to create the following
registry key:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]
Ø Under the Explorer key, in the
right pane create a new DWORD value named NoControlPanel within the above
registry key and set its data value to 1 to disable the windows hotkeys, and to
0 to enable it.
NOTE: You may want to completely delete
the DWORD value NoControlPanel when you want to enable control panel.
6.
TO
DISABLE THE FOLDER AND SEARCH OPTION.
STEPS:
Ø Open regedit.exe file.
Ø Scroll down to create the following
registry key:
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\
Explorer]
Ø Under the Explorer key, in the
right pane create a new DWORD value named NoFolderOptions within the above
registry key and set its data value to 1 to disable the folder and search
option, and to 0 to enable it.
NOTE: You may want to completely delete
the DWORD value NoFolderOptions when you want to enable the folder and search
option.
7.
TO
ADD AN APPLICATION TO THE RIGHT CLICK MENU OF THE DESKTOP.
STEPS:
Ø Open regedit.exe file.
Ø Scroll down to create the following
registry key:
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell]
Ø In the left side pane, right click on the shell key and create a new
key called Paint.
Ø In the left side pane, right click on the Paint key and create a new
key called command.
Ø Under the command key, in the right
pane double click on the (Default) string key and change its data to: C:\Windows\System32\mspaint.exe
NOTE: Now when you right click on your
desktop, a new menu item called Paint has been added to the context menu.
8.
TO
ADD CONTROL PANEL TO THE RIGHT CLICK
MENU OF THE DESKTOP.
STEPS:
Ø Open regedit.exe file.
Ø Scroll down to create the following
registry key:
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell]
Ø In the left side pane, right click on the shell key and create a new
key called Control Panel.
Ø In the left side pane, right click on the Control Panel key and create
a new key called command.
Ø Under the command key, in the right
pane double click on the (Default) string key and change its data to: rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL
NOTE: Now when you right click on your
desktop, a new menu item called Control Panel has been added to the context
menu.
9.
TO
PREVENT ACCESS TO CERTAIN DRIVES.
STEPS:
Ø Open regedit.exe file.
Ø Scroll down to create the following
registry key:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]
Ø Under the Explorer key, in the
right pane create a new DWORD value named NoViewOnDrive within the above
registry key and set its data value to the number of the drive that you want to
hide as per the below list:
A: 1 , B: 2 , C: 4 , D: 8 , E: 16 ,
F: 32 , G: 64 , H: 128 (ALL:
67108863)
NOTE: You may want to completely delete
the DWORD value NoViewOnDrive when you want to enable access to certain drives.
10. TO DISABLE THE FOLDER AND SEARCH
OPTION.
STEPS:
Ø Open regedit.exe file.
Ø Scroll down to create the following
registry key:
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\
System]
Ø Under the System key, in the right
pane create a new DWORD value named DisableTaskMgr within the above registry
key and set its data value to 1 to disable the folder and search option, and to
0 to enable it.
NOTE: You may need to restart Windows
for the changes to be implemented.
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