Windows Registry Keys List ★ Hot

| Path | Key Settings | |------|---------------| | HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced | Show hidden files, file extensions, etc. | | HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\CabinetState | Full path in title bar | | HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Icons | Override system icons | | HKCU\Control Panel\Desktop | Wallpaper, menu speed, mouse settings | Manage TCP/IP, IE/Edge, and network adapters.

| Path | Key Settings | |------|---------------| | HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU | Auto-update settings (target version, deferral) | | HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate | Update history and current status | Redirect Documents, Desktop, Downloads, etc. windows registry keys list

| Path | Purpose | |------|---------| | HKLM\HARDWARE\DESCRIPTION\System | BIOS, CPU, system info (dynamic) | | HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum | All connected devices (PnP) | | HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services | Driver services and start types | | HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class | Device class GUIDs (e.g., network adapters) | Manage installed apps and uninstall strings. | Path | Key Settings | |------|---------------| |