value Element
Applies To: Windows Server 2008
The value element represents the actions to delete a registry subkey or set the value of the registry subkey to a decimal or string value.
Syntax
<value>
<delete /> | <decimal> … </decimal> | <string> … </string>
</value>
You must include a choice of either the delete element, decimal element, or string element.
Attributes
There are no attributes associated with this element.
Child elements
| Element | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
One of three must be used in the value element. |
Represents a deleted value of a registry subkey or the subkey itself. |
|
One of three must be used in the value element. |
Represents an unsigned decimal number. |
|
One of three must be used in the value element. |
String type limited to 255 characters in length. |
Note
For simplicity of documentation, nested elements located one level down, known as child elements, will only be described for a given element.
Remarks
The value element is an optional element. If you use the value element when defining a policy element, you must define one child element: delete, decimal, or string element. If not, the Group Policy Management Console or the Local Group Policy Editor will display an error.
Examples
This XML fragment is an example of a value element used to configure a registry setting value to a decimal value of 10.
<value>
<decimal value="10" />
</value>