Registry vs. INI file for storing user configurable application settings

Question

I\'m a new Windows programmer and I\'m not sure where I should store user configurable application settings. I understand the need to provide a user friendly means for the

Answer 1

Use of an ini file, in the same directory as the application, makes it possible to back it up with the application. So after you reload your OS, you simply restore the application directory, and you have your configuration the way you want it.