How does CurrentControlSet differ from ControlSet001 and ControlSet002?

Question

In the Windows registry, how does CurrentControlSet differ from ControlSet001 and ControlSet002? Which should be set when installing f

Answer 1

Yes, you only need to update the CurrentControlSet key...

ControlSet001 and ControlSet002 are alternating backups of CurrentControlSet, you don't need to update them.

Edit: As K noted, CurrentControlSet is an alternating symbolic link to either ControlSet001 or ControlSet002. The other key is kept as a backup for the Load Last Known Good Configuration boot option.

Edit 2: See Microsoft KB Article 100010: What are Control Sets? What is CurrentControlSet?
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