Which configuration is necessary to monitor Registry keys for changes over a five-day period?

To monitor Registry keys for changes over a five-day period, it is necessary to create a configuration Data Collector in Performance Monitor. Data Collector Sets in Performance Monitor are specifically designed to gather and log performance data, which can include monitoring specific system changes, such as alterations to Registry keys.

Performance Monitor’s Data Collector Sets allow you to set up detailed monitoring, specify the type of data to collect, and define the duration for which the monitoring should occur. This capability makes it suitable for long-term monitoring scenarios like observing changes to Registry keys over several days.

In contrast, the other options do not provide the same ability or specificity for tracking changes over an extended period. For instance, simply installing a faster CPU does not relate to monitoring configurations or data collection. Event Viewer can log events but does not have the dedicated capabilities of Performance Monitor for tracking specific data over time. Task Manager is primarily used for real-time monitoring of processes and performance statistics, lacking the capacity to log changes for a specified duration. Thus, setting up a configuration Data Collector in Performance Monitor is the most fitting solution for the given requirement.