Understanding Windows Mobile Registry
Like the core Windows operating system, Windows Mobile stores settings and configuration options in the registry. The registry of a mobile device can be difficult to navigate, but it shares many features with its Windows counterpart.
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Access
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While Windows allows users to access the registry using the "regidit" console command, Windows Mobile does not have a built-in way for users to open the registry. These devices require a third-party registry editor such as PHM Registry Editor, Mobile Registry Editor or CeRegEditor in order to view or modify the registry.
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The Windows Mobile registry is divided into several folders called "keys," which store subkeys and values. These values can tie in to other files on the system, often application-specific DLL or EXE files, and define the way the system recognizes and interacts with the files. Key folders may be named after a particular application or system function.
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Altering
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Changing the Windows Mobile registry usually consists of changing the values associated with a specific subkey. This might change the file a program uses or enable or disable a specific feature. Altering the registry can significantly alter the way the system works, so users should only modify values when sure of their purpose and operation.
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