a collection of keys, subkeys, and values that is rooted at the subtree
a discrete body of keys, sub keys, and values that is rooted at the top of the registry hierarchy
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a discrete set of keys, subkeys, and value entries contained in the Registry
a file that contains a registry subtree
a group of keys, subkeys, and values in the registry that has a set of supporting files containing backups of its data
a section of the registry that is stored in a file on a computer's hard disk
a single key with all its subkeys and value entries
Physical segment of the Windows NT/ 2000/XP registry that is stored in a file.
On Windows NT, Windows 95, and Windows 98, a registry subkey that corresponds to a set of files in the \system32\config directory.
A section of the registry that appears as a file on your hard disk. The registry subtree is divided into hives (named for their resemblance to the cellular structure of a beehive). A hive is a discrete body of keys, subkeys, and values that is rooted at the top of the registry hierarchy. A hive is backed by a single file and a .log file, which are in the systemroot\System32\Config or the systemroot\Profiles\username folders. By default, most hive files (Default, SAM, Security, and System) are stored in the systemroot\System32\Config folder. The systemroot\Profiles folder contains the user profile for each user of the computer. Because a hive is a file, it can be moved from one system to another. However, you must use the Registry Editor to edit the file. See also: registry; key; systemroot