Which of the following Windows Registry hives typically contains information about the operating system configuration and the specific hardware components installed on the computer?
The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE (HKLM) hive in the Windows Registry stores information about the system's hardware, operating system settings, and various configuration data. This data is essential for the operating system to operate correctly and includes settings like installed hardware, drivers, and startup configuration. The other options either store user-specific settings or temporary configuration data.
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