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Is there a limit on a user setting size in .NET application?

I would like to serialize my object with many values as string(xml) into user settings. Is there a limit on how large a "string" user setting can be in a .NET application?

I am extending ApplicationSettingsBase to save my settings.

Solution

  • There is no explicit limit imposed by the application settings code. The only limits are really those of the backing storage (typically the file system).

    While that allows for a very large string to be used I would caution from going overboard here. Just because it's possible doesn't mean it should be done :)