Human Interface Device (HID) Profile Registry Settings
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8/28/2008
You can configure the HID profile through the registry.
Note
The default registry values vary depending on which Catalog items you include in your OS design. For more information, see Default Registry Settings.
Registry settings for the HID are located under the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Bluetooth\Device\hid\<Address of the Device> key.
The following table shows the named values for the <Address of the Device> registry key:
| Value : type | Description |
|---|---|
auth : REG_DWORD |
Determines whether the connection is authenticated.
This setting is optional. > [!NOTE] > Setting this value to 0 disables authentication. This may result in potential security risks. |
encryption : REG_DWORD |
Determines whether the connection is encrypted.
This setting is optional. > [!NOTE] > Setting this value to 0 disables encryption. This may result in potential security risks. |
active : REG_DWORD |
Determines whether the HID is currently active and can accept incoming HID connection requests.
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See Also
Concepts
Human Interface Device (HID) Profile
Bluetooth Profiles