Windows XP: The Complete Reference

Chapter 38: Registering Programs and File Types

	Chapter Introduction
	What Is the Registry?
		Where Is the Registry Stored?
		What Are Hives and Keys?
		The Top-Level Hives
	Associating File Types with Programs
	Editing the Registry
		Restoring the Registry
		Running Registry Editor
		Finding Registry Entries
		Adding and Changing Registry Entries
		Editing the Registry as a Text File
		Running Programs on Startup