Table 26.3 describes where you can view or edit Registry entries equivalent to Control.ini, Progman.ini, and Winfile.ini entries.
Table 26.3 Registry Paths for Other Initialization Files
.Ini file section | Registry path | Description | |
Control.ini | Color Schemes, Current, and Custom Colors subkeys in | Describes color schemes and custom colors as set by using the Colors option in Control Panel. | |
Control.ini | Patterns and Screen Saver.x subkeys in #USR\Control Panel1 | Describes elements of desktop appearance and behavior as set by using the Desktop option in Control Panel. | |
Control.ini [MMCPL], [Drivers.Desc], | #USR\Control Panel\MMCPL1; | Contains values for installable drivers and devices used for multimedia as set by using the Drivers option in Control Panel. | |
Progman.ini | Groups, Restrictions, and Settings subkeys in #USR...\Program Manager2 | Describes window appearance, groups and the icons in the groups, and restrictions on Taskbar operations. Restrictions are set in User Manager for Domains. | |
Msmail32.ini | USR...\Mail4 | Contains parameters that can be set for Microsoft Mail. | |
Schdpl32.ini | #USR...\Schedule+5 | Contains parameters that can be set for Schedule+. | |
Winfile.ini [settings] | #USR...\File Manager2 | Describes the appearance and behavior of items in File Manager as set by using the Windows NT Explorer. |
1 Full path = HKEY_CURRENT_USER
2 Full path = HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion
3 Full path = HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion
4 Full path = HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Microsoft Mail
5 Full path = HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Schedule+