How To Check Registry Keys
The registry in 64-bit versions of Windows is divided into 32-bit and 64-bit keys. Many of the 32-bit keys have the same names as their 64-bit counterparts, and vice versa.
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Internet Explorer saves many of its configuration settings to the Windows registry. Vray for sketchup material library. In most cases, you should not edit the registry manually, as improper modifications can cause serious errors. If Internet Explorer won't open after you make a change to its settings or you need to repair modifications made by malware, though, you may be able to use the registry to fix the problem. Before making changes to a setting, you should right-click the folder that contains it and pick 'Export' to save a backup.
Opening Registry Settings
Press the 'Windows' key, type 'regedit' and press 'Enter.' Using the folder tree in the Registry Editor, navigate to the directory HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftInternet Explorer and open it. Single-click any folder within the directory to display the registry settings in that folder. To edit a setting, double-click it and enter a new value.
Internet Explorer Setting Locations
The Internet Explorer folder in the registry has over a dozen subfolders, but most settings are in a few locations. The Main folder contains the majority of the settings, including interface and toolbar options. It also includes the Search Page and Start Page settings, which malware may redirect to malicious sites. The Settings subfolder contains font and color options. Internet Explorer stores proxy and cache settings in a completely different location, with some at HKEY_CURRENT_USERSOFTWAREMicrosoftwindowsCurrentVersionInternet Settings and others inside the 5.0Cache subfolder at this location.
Version Notice
Information in this article applies to Internet Explorer 10 and 11. Rajesh khanna hit songs list. It may vary with other versions.
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