Re: Can one stop Registry modification?

From: PA Bear (PABear_at_mvps.org)
Date: 08/21/04 

Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2004 17:58:29 -0400

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Kenton W. MELLOTT wrote:
> Hi,
>
>    My Windows 98SE System's Register seems to be an open and modifiable
> book to IE.  Is there a way to stop modifications by Adware.  They seem to
> really effect the machine performance.  Besides, I would say it is
> horrendous Netiquette.
>
>    Does making the Register file or a Windows directory attribute
> Read-Only, System, or Hidden help any?
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Gregory D. MELLOTT  for Kenton W.

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