IT Essentials ClassDelta-Schoolcraft CTELearn

Lesson 2.3 · Opening

The Windows Registry

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What are we learning?

Explain how the Registry stores user, application and Windows settings.

How are we learning it?

  • Registry Bell Ringer
  • Compare keys, values and scope
  • Explore and restore Windows preferences in a VM

How do I know when I’ve learned it?

I can independently explain Registry keys and values correctly, and verify both original data and Windows behavior after restoring my preference.

Learning targets
  • Explain

    I can distinguish a Registry key from its values.

  • Verify

    I can compare original and restored configuration.

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Instructor references, preparation & sources

Before class, verify a working assigned Windows 11 guest, same-account Registry access and an approved recovery snapshot. The lesson now supplies Registry-Lab-2.3.zip and guides students through extracting five harmless files and marking only Support-note.txt Hidden. No prepared sample folder, specific MSI, 7-Zip version or earlier lesson is required. Preserve existing folders/backups: a repeat attempt uses a fresh folder, not overwrite. If guest internet is unavailable, transfer this same data-only ZIP into guest Downloads before class. Keep original Explorer preferences and protected operating-system visibility unchanged. Ticket 3 reads ProgramFilesDir/CommonFilesDir in Windows CurrentVersion; it is read-only and requires no extra app. The 7-Zip discussion screenshot is a concept example, not a required installation. Never ask students to weaken security, substitute another account or modify the host.

Practice guest only. Export the specified branch before changing a preference. Never edit machine-wide entries, delete keys, change security controls or import downloaded Registry files. Stop if permissions or paths differ.

Original explanation of Pearson IT Specialist objective 2.3; the practical recovery investigation is a local extension.

Configuration awareness is an introductory connection, not compliance evidence.

  • Short numbered actions and visible purpose/results.
  • Expandable detail, full-resolution screenshots and shared vocabulary.
  • Partial PDF export with labeled feedback; no grade.
Teacher planning sequence

Bell Ringer

Expose configuration and scope misconceptions.

Answer and read the explanation.

Can students distinguish storage from application behavior?

Discussion

Teach the Registry hierarchy, scope and recovery limits using genuine Windows evidence.

Explain the comparisons and justify original answers.

Can a novice explain the diagram and the visible data?

VM lab

Support student preparation, scoped backup/change/restore and the read-only Windows investigation.

Prepare the supplied files, follow each action and attach evidence in flow.

Do the restored value and visible behavior agree?

Lesson draft · Illustrated real-VM guide and evidence worksheet. Instructor and document accessibility review remain required.