How to read a REG_MULTI_SZ type value from the registry using RegQueryValueEx(..) in c++

Question

In our vc++ win32 application we are reading a registry value of type reg_multi_sz, its working fine on 32-bit but giving empty buffer when i ran on 64- bit. How can I read values of 64 bit registry from my 32-bit application ?

Answer 1

Try the sample code listed on the following help article. It's written specifically for reading REG_MULTI_SZ values.

• http://support.microsoft.com/kb/258528

Answer 2

Could you be more specific? Usually when your try to read 64-bit registry hive in 32-bit code you must open HKLM\\Software using KEY_WOW64_64KEY. Hope that helps.