To use a more common term, a hive is like a starting folder in the registry.
Everything in the registry is ultimately contained in various hives.
Where Are the Registry Hives Located?
Registry Hives (Windows 10).
Most of the information stored in that hive is stored in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\HARDWARE in later versions of Windows.
Why Can’t I See Any Registry Hives?
Another reason some registry hives aren’t showing up is if you’reviewing the registry remotelyfrom a different computer.
So what exactly is the difference between a registry hive and registry key?
If you’re familiar with the folder structure in Windows, a parallel might help explain this further.
you might, however,add, change, and delete keys and values in the registry.
SeeHow to Back Up the Windows Registry, and the accompanyingHow to Restore the Windows Registry, for more.
Part of this funny jab included naming the location of registry data as ‘cells.’
