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Computer Q&A Board  /  RegVac  /  PC Optimizer Invalid Data Type
Posted by: jojfrost, August 12th, 2007, 5:01pm
Attempting to run PC Optimizer, I get the following error:
"Invalid data type for 'WaitToKillAppTimeout', and the Optimizer goes no further.

RegEdit displays the value as 0x00001388 (5000)


I verified with my calculator that Hex 1388 equals Dec 5000. According to an Internet search, that is a reasonable value.

What should the data type be? Can I fix this with RegEdit so that the PC Optimizer will run?
Posted by: Ray, August 13th, 2007, 3:25pm; Reply: 1
   That should be a String value not a DWORD value.  If you just delete it, it should get replaced with a string and then work.
Posted by: jojfrost, August 13th, 2007, 10:50pm; Reply: 2
Thanks Ray. I did delete it, but it didn't get replaced. However, I added it back myself as a string and PC Optimizer works now.

Odd how it became a DWORD. I was not even aware of this entry, so would not have messed with it on my own. I approach the registry with great trepidation, which is why I appreciate your fine program. :)
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