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Registry Value Types –> What They Are and Why They Matter

The Windows Registry is a critical part of the operating system—a database that stores settings and options for Windows itself and all installed applications. Inside this system, every stored value has a type, and that type determines how the data is interpreted.

In this guide, I’ll walk you through the most common Registry Value Types, what they represent, when they’re used, and why they matter from both a configuration and security perspective.

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