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Registry includes two kinds of information:
System-wide: Hardware and software settings; generally applies to all users
User-specific: An individual user profile
Protected storage area often holds important user information, such as
Stored Internet usernames and passwords
E-mail passwords
Internet history (e.g., sites visited and search queries)
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