3.1.1.2 Key Types
Keys can also be of different types. The type of a key is represented by a DWORD property named KEYTYPE. The Data Store MUST maintain the KEYTYPE property for all keys in the registry hierarchy and the Data Store MUST support the following key types.
Value |
Meaning |
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0x00000000 |
This key is not volatile. The key and all its values MUST be persisted to the backing store and is preserved when the registry server loses context due to a computer restart, reboot, or shut down process. |
0x00000001 |
This key is volatile. The key with all its subkeys and values MUST NOT be preserved when the registry server loses context due to a computer restart, reboot, or shut down process. |
0x00000002 |
(REG_OPTION_CREATE_LINK) This key is a symbolic link to another key. |