In Windows, the 'Registry' has five root keys. Which one contains information about the current hardware configuration? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In Windows, the 'Registry' has five root keys. Which one contains information about the current hardware configuration?
A. HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG
B. HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
C. HKEY_CURRENT_USER
D. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\HARDWARE
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG (HKCC) stores information about the current hardware profile; HKLM\HARDWARE also contains hardware info.

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