What is better to learning, the Registry or Group Policy first?

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    What is better to learn, the Registry or Group Policy first?


    I have been thinking of picking up the Microsoft Press book for either the Registry or Group Policy guides.
    I'm in college, taking the Network Support Tech program. I have taken 2 years in a Computer Science college program. I love to tweak my computer, I have found that Unix/Linux to be a lot of fun in this regard. I have always been intrigued to learn how to tweak Windows. At the time I was attending the Computer Science program. I was working with windows XP, but now windows 7 (and 8) are out. But I would still like to learn how to tweak the "heart and soul" of windows.
    so my question is; What would be the best place to start, either Group Policy, or Registry? I am also looking for referrence metrial that is complete? so in otherwords the best know textbook. I have two systems that can be used for testing purposes.
    I also know that some will say to stay away from the registry. But I just cant help myself and want to learn how to work with the "Heart and soul" of windows.

    Any guidance other then the famous "Stay Away from the Registry" would be greatly appreciated.
    Last edited by DarkStar86; 08 Nov 2012 at 09:31.
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    No idea what "twick" means?
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    sorry i'm in class right now and my teacher was taking to me when I was writing this. I meant to say tweak.
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    You say you are in class and you have a teacher. Then I suggest you follow the teachers study plan. You are lucky. Your in school with a teacher; use both of those assets to learn. I'm sure any question you have concerning your education in computer science will be answered.
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    Layback Bear said:
    You say you are in class and you have a teacher. Then I suggest you follow the teachers study plan. You are lucky. Your in school with a teacher; use both of those assets to learn. I'm sure any question you have concerning your education in computer science will be answered.
    +1...
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    Layback Bear said:
    You say you are in class and you have a teacher. Then I suggest you follow the teachers study plan. You are lucky. Your in school with a teacher; use both of those assets to learn. I'm sure any question you have concerning your education in computer science will be answered.

    I have asked him for his input. He has told me not to bother with the Registry. However the program i'm in is only a one year program. Therefore, what he can teach is limited. Due to time constraints.

    However, I still want to learn about the Registry or Group policy or both because I find it fascinating. I only ask here because I am looking for a "second opinion", and because I like to go beyond what i'm being tought.
    Last edited by DarkStar86; 08 Nov 2012 at 10:17.
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    When does your year end?
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    I personally don't want to give you a study play that does not match you teachers/instructors plan. I believe you will do better just following the course you are taking and do other things later. Do the best you can in the course you are taking.
    Have a nice day.
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    mitchell65 said:
    When does your year end?

    I don't see how that information can in anyway help answer my question. You know what forget I even asked
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    DarkStar86 said:
    mitchell65 said:
    When does your year end?

    I don't see how that information can in anyway help answer my question.
    Then clearly you have missed an important point!
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