RegDisablePredefinedCache function (winreg.h)
Disables handle caching of the predefined registry handle for HKEY_CURRENT_USER for the current process. This function does not work on a remote computer.
To disables handle caching of all predefined registry handles, use the RegDisablePredefinedCacheEx function.
Syntax
LSTATUS RegDisablePredefinedCache();
Return value
If the function succeeds, the return value is ERROR_SUCCESS.
If the function fails, the return value is a system error code.
Remarks
Any access of HKEY_CURRENT_USER after this function is called will result in operations being performed on HKEY_USERS\SID_of_current_user, or on HKEY_USERS.DEFAULT if the current user's hive is not loaded. For more information on SIDs, see Security Identifiers.
Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum supported client | Windows 2000 Professional [desktop apps only] |
| Minimum supported server | Windows 2000 Server [desktop apps only] |
| Target Platform | Windows |
| Header | winreg.h (include Windows.h) |
| Library | Advapi32.lib |
| DLL | Advapi32.dll |