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Registry Value

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Definition: A value in the Windows Registry contains specific instructions for your Windows installation.

In Registry Editor, a value is located on the right hand side of the screen. Registry values are located under registry keys or subkeys, and ultimately within a registry hive.

Examples:
"Changing a registry value was the resolution to a weird problem I was having with certain windows that wouldn't close from the desktop."
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