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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.