Registry edits without cold sweats. Who knew.

This post shows how to fix the Registry Editor cannot rename the specified key; name already exists error. Windows sometimes throws an error message when you try to ...

Before making any changes to the Windows registry, it is crucial to back it up to prevent potential issues. This summary guides you through the steps to safely back up your Windows registry. This ...

The Windows Registry contains information pertaining to drivers and related settings for hardware components; key OS parameters; information about services, protocols, and application data; and much, ...

Real desktop optimization happens below the surface. These Registry hacks remove the small annoyances that negatively impact your workflow.

Dennis O'Reilly began writing about workplace technology as an editor for Ziff-Davis' Computer Select, back when CDs were new-fangled, and IBM's PC XT was wowing the crowds at Comdex. He spent more ...

Close non-responsive programs automatically, adjust the position of your desktop wallpaper, and prevent specific programs from appearing on the Start menu's most-frequent list. Dennis O'Reilly began ...