Re: registry entry or file
From: Raj (Raj_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 08/12/04
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Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2004 08:41:02 -0700
Thanks for reply.
Is there any specific use if I write my data in INI file instead of text
file. Is there any specific format to follow in INI file.
Which directory should I use for such a file. I want to secure data and make
it read only. Should I copy it to system directory so that other users will
not have write permission.
I appreciate any reference articles on these topics.
Thanks
"r_z_aret@pen_fact.com" wrote:
> I rather strongly believe in avoiding shared resources, such as the
> registry, unless necessary. So I strongly favor separate file(s).
>
> This question has stirred some lively discussions in the past. I just
> used google () to look up
> registry ini
> and got 129000 hits! That would be a _lot_ to wade through, but you
> will probably get a good range of opinions quickly. If you want to
> narrow down the list, I suggest looking for my contributions (yes, I
> am biased towards my opinion, but I feel justified mentioning this
> method as a way to find interesting _threads_, including some that
> prompted me to spout my opinion because they disagree with me).
>
>
> On Wed, 11 Aug 2004 08:17:02 -0700, Raj
> <Raj@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >
> >I have Dll which would need non-volatile data which is persistent across
> >reboots. This data is ten 32-bit integer values and 60 character string. This
> >data is write-once/read-always. This is product data associated with PC.
> >Assume PC itself is customised product.
> >
> >This dll will be distributed in products(laptops or PCs) and used by PC
> >Applications. Two ways to do it. Either make registry entry specific to my
> >dll and my dll process can read everytime. Or I can write a file and
> >distribute this file along with dll.
> >
> >Please convince me which is better way to go. Coming to installation, I dont
> >see any difference. I have to either run installation program once and make
> >an entry to registry or simply copy the file. Both ways it has to be manual.
> >Performance is not issue because Dll will be reading just once for first time
> >when it is loaded.
> >
> >Any security issues? Arguebly registry itself is saved on some file(in some
> >way I am not aware).
> >
> >Thanks
>
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