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Abstract: This study will point out the major windows registry
security issues in windows-based platforms and explain how the development
of an automated tool can enhance the security level and optimize the performance
of the system by tuning the windows registry settings. This security tool
named registry tuning tool can assist the system administrator to optimize
The registry settings in a simpler, faster way than manually configured
tools. With added features such as dynamic-binding mechanism, multi-user
environment support and user authentication, this tool is more usable,
flexible and secure and applicable for any level of users. The tool developed
then test by 50 users to see the usability, reliability, security and
correctness of its functionality.