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Date: | Wed, 13 Jan 1999 20:18:36 -0800 |
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The following is an excerpt of CNET's shareware newsletter.
The resource mentioned can be downloaded directly from:
ftp://ftp.simtel.net/pub/simtelnet/win95/info/reghelp.zip
Be aware that making changes to the Windows Registry is not something you
should undertake without feeling quite comfortable with what you are doing.
Making mistakes in this file can and often does require a reinstall of
Windows. Still this file has some interesting information and is worth
reading if nothing else.
>DARK SECRETS
>
>Don't settle for the meager assortment of customization options available
>in Windows. Blow past the standard fare and unlock hidden features with
>Regedit.com's Registry Help File, a well-organized bag of tips and tricks
>that lets you enhance the performance, appearance, and security of your
>machine. You'll be privy to a constantly growing database of Registry
>tweaks in a convenient help file format: discover a way to display
>high-color icons without installing the Plus Pack; learn how to change
>the location of system folders; remove the arrow overlay from desktop
>shortcuts; and optimize your dial-up settings to achieve better
>connection speeds. Topics include tips for enhancing performance and
>functionality, adding security restrictions and policies, modifying
>hidden Windows functions, and even troubleshooting your system. What's
>more, if you know of a Registry setting not listed, you can contribute to
>the project by following a special Web-enabled link.
>
>FACT FILE:
>Program name: Registry Help File
>Version: 1.0
>Size: 160K
>Developed by: Simon Clausen
>License: freeware
>Requirements: Windows 95/98/NT
>
>Reach into the goodie bag:
>
>http://www.shareware.com/DD/sw/0%2C156%2C0113-1-004%2C00.html
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