Re: Writing to registry

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"MikeD" <nobody@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> "Gary Nelson" <gn@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> > Jack,
> >
> > When I do setup I install all of the default keys into
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE,
> > and then when a new user starts the program I copy them over to HKCU.
>
> Why? That's just adding even more bloat to the Registry. IMO, it'd be
> better to code defaults in your program. Save non-default values to
> HKEY_CURRENT_USER as needed.
>
> --
> Mike
> Microsoft MVP Visual Basic
>
>

I agree.

One should never ignore the importance of clearly delimiting
properties/attributes/options/defaults as to whether they concern the
Application-at-large or a specific user. Lumping them together only causes
confusion and trouble down the road - when you attempt to administer,
upgrade, or backup the application; when you need to migrate to a multiple
user scenario; or when addressing security issues.

I keep harping on this subject as it one of my biggest pet peeves with OPAs
(Other People's Applications). Applications developed by programmers who
don't recognize the difference become become a PITA to migrate to a
distributed environment.

-ralph


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