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    Why does Microsoft keep the registry?

    A * answer. .INI file had a different name but it served the same purpose. You did not answer why keep the registry when there are where the errors collect. The number of programs sold to fix the registry speaks for itself. They would not exist if there was no problem.Do it like Linux. Linux...
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    Why does Microsoft keep the registry?

    Linux does not use a registry. Settings are kept in a file with the applications.The registry is always a mess and more money is spent on non Microsoft applications to fix the registry than on Windows applications. Why not keep settings in a file with the application?