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The thread discusses why the Windows event log “AutoBackupLogFiles” registry setting shows different data types depending on how it’s configured—REG_DWORD when viewed/created via Event Viewer versus REG_SZ when edited via Group Policy (gpedit.msc). The main question is what causes gpedit to apply it as a string instead of a DWORD, and whether REG_SZ is acceptable or should be corrected. Overall sentiment is practical and troubleshooting-focused, with users seeking an explanation and clarification on the correct registry type per Microsoft documentation.
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Shekhar

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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 anyone explain why REG_SZ comes as dataype using gpedit ?
 

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