reg_sz

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The reg_sz tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the REG_SZ registry data type, which stores string values in the Windows Registry. Topics include how REG_SZ appears in registry keys created through different tools, such as Event Viewer versus Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc), and comparisons with other data types like REG_DWORD. Users seek explanations for why the same registry value may be assigned different data types depending on the creation method, highlighting practical issues in registry management and troubleshooting.
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    Datatype for autobackuplogfiles in registry

    The data type of autobackupfiles should be REG_DWORD as per msdn. But there are two ways to create and datatype differs in two case :- a. Through Event Viewer : Data type of the AutoBackupLogFiles is REG_DWORD b. Though gpedit.msc : Data type of the AutoBackupLogFiles is REG_SZ Can...
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    • autobackup backup configuration data type event viewer gpedit registry reg_dword reg_sz windows settings
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    • Forum: Windows Security