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The thread discusses an undocumented Windows registry feature called "LockDatabase" found in the Internet Settings key. The original poster is curious about its function, while a responder suggests it is an internal, undocumented setting likely used internally by Internet Explorer or Edge, possibly functioning as a bitwise flag for multiple settings. Overall, the conversation highlights limited official information about this registry entry and hypothesizes its internal usage.

suspect5

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I'm very curious to what the "LockDatabase" feature does in the registry. I'm referring to the one I found in:
Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings

An image from 'Requesting Registry Information'. Registry settings showing DWORD and QWORD values related to database and proxy.
 

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Well it isn't a documented setting so it is most likely used internally by Internet explorer or edge. Also most of the time when you have DWORDs or QWORDS they are used as bitwise flags (basically multiple settings rolled up into one registry value).

Neemobeer

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Well it isn't a documented setting so it is most likely used internally by Internet explorer or edge. Also most of the time when you have DWORDs or QWORDS they are used as bitwise flags (basically multiple settings rolled up into one registry value).
 

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