Registry (Compact 2013)
3/26/2014
The Windows Embedded Compact registry stores data about applications, drivers, user preferences, and other configuration settings.
Windows Embedded Compact supports two types of registries: RAM-based and hive-based.
Windows Embedded Compact provides the option to implement the registry as a RAM-based heap file or a hive-based registry stored in files. RAM-based registry data can be lost if the RAM loses power, unless the OEM has implemented a registry backup procedure.
The registry is also used for system initialization. The registry can be loaded from and stored to another persistent storage device. The registry can exist as a file on any file system.
For reference information, see Registry Reference.