Microsoft Windows offers a feature-rich interface and several customization options that make it one of the most user friendly operating systems in the world. However, computer geeks would still love to hack the Windows Registry so as to add more extra features and functionalities to their operating system.
If you're one such geek who would like to customize Windows in your own way, here is a list of 8 interesting registry hacks that you need to try:
1. Disable USB Devices:
Disabling USB ports can be a smart idea
to add security to the computer. This
can be really handy if the computer is
on a public place where the chances of
virus and other malware infection is
really high. You can easily disable
access to USB ports with the following
registry hack:
Open the Registry Editor (Start -> Run -
> Type regedit and hit Enter)
In the registry, navigate to the
following key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Curr
entControlSet\Services\UsbStor
In the right-side pane, double-click on
"Start".
In the "Value data" field enter 4 and
click on "OK".
Close the Registry Editor and reboot.
To enable USB devices, follow the same
procedure as above except in the
step-4 enter 3 in the "Value data" field.
Works on Windows XP, Vista and 7.
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