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[mike]

what does .ini mean?

 

[Dave Patrick]

With regards to what? A file extension that usually denotes an
initialization file.

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[Guest]

what does .ini mean?

It's a text file that contains parameters that are read (and used) by an
application when it runs (initializes). Precursor to the Windows NT/95
Registry.

Cheers

Adam

 

[Wolf Kirchmeir]

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It's a text file that contains parameters that are read (and used) by an
application when it runs (initializes). Precursor to the Windows NT/95
Registry.

Cheers

Adam

Well, yes and no. The registry is actually an *.ini file, but MS in its
wisdom has decided not to put the *.ini extension on it. But Win2k/XP
still uses *.ini files during boot.

*.ini files, like the registry, can cause problems if not maintained to
reflect the actual state of the system. Again, MS in its wisdom has not
included automatic and accurate rewrites of the registry and associated
files whenever you uninstall an app or remove hardware, etc. That's why
they gave you regedit..... a powerful and therefore dangerous tool,
which you must keep out of the hands of the kiddies.