About this tag
The tag advapi32 covers discussions about the Windows Registry and the advapi32.dll library, which provides core registry APIs used by nearly all Windows executables. Topics include the difficulty of replacing the registry due to deep integration with advapi32.dll, the persistence of registry APIs, and the technical challenges of modifying registry behavior. The tag is relevant for users interested in Windows internals, system programming, and registry management.
  1. Matt

    Windows 7 Why the registry can't be changed

    http://shippingseven.blogspot.com/2008/01/registry.html to Read More Well, looks interesting to me. I would agree, this is part of why Windows cannot move quickly, because it has to be compatible with older versions of software, so they have to make it backward compatible.
    • Matt
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    • advapi32 api backward compatibility change compatibility executable hard drive operating system performance programming registry software system user experience windows
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support