How do I change the data type of a key in the registry hive HKCU?

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Guest

Hi:
Can anyone tell me a simple method of changing a data type in HKCU? I would
like to change HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\current version\explorer\user
shell\nethood\ .............. Currently the data type is Reg_sz and I wish
to change it to Reg_expand_sz. Please be specific.
 
D

Dave Patrick

Delete the named string and recreate it. Be advised that whatever uses it
may be broken as a result.

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:
| Hi:
| Can anyone tell me a simple method of changing a data type in HKCU? I
would
| like to change HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\current
version\explorer\user
| shell\nethood\ .............. Currently the data type is Reg_sz and I
wish
| to change it to Reg_expand_sz. Please be specific.
| --
| Old Bud
 

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