Object Manager (internally called
Ob) is a subsystem implemented as part of the
Windows Executive which manages Windows
resources. Each resource, which are surfaced as logical
objects, resides in a namespace for categorization. Resources can be physical devices, files or folders on volumes,
Registry entries or even running processes. All objects representing resources have an
Object Type
property and other metadata about the resource. Object Manager is a shared resource, and all subsystems that deal with the resources have to pass through the Object Manager.