Windows Registry News Oct 27 2009

Video: Change the registration information in Windows Vista and XP

Bill Detwiler explains how to change Windows XP and Vista registration information with a registry hack or TechRepublic's Registration Changer tools.

TechRepublic:

 http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/itdojo/?p=1132

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Windows 7 install trick can save cash

Do a "clean" install using cheaper upgrade editions Users can do a "clean" installation of Windows 7 using an upgrade licence to save $80-$100 over the price of a "full" edition, a popular blog reported today.

TechWorld:

http://rss.feedsportal.com/c/270/f/470440/s/6c77ea9/l/0Lnews0Btechworld0N0Coperating0Esystems0C320A48460Cwindows0E70Einstall0Etrick0Ecan0Esave0Ecash0C0Dolo0Frss/story01.htm    

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Hands-on programming: Working with Windows Event Log in .NET

Justin James walks you through the basics of using Windows Event Log in .NET, from the terminology to working with event sources and logs.

TechRepublic:

 http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/programming-and-development/?p=1851

Finally, some answers to Windows 7 upgrade questions

Every day for the past few months, I have received at least one question from readers wanting to know how the Windows 7 upgrade process will work. And in every case, my answer has been consistent: I didn't know. So when I got home from the Windows 7 launch event...

ZDNet:

 http://blogs.zdnet.com/Bott/?p=1477

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Poll: Have you ever changed the registration information on a Windows machine?

How common is the practice of changing the registered owner or registered company on Windows machines? Take the poll and let us know.

TechRepublic:

 http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/itdojo/?p=1136

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