How to save and restore ComboBox data in C applications?

[Sacansasub]

I want to persist user selections in a ComboBox across sessions. What’s the recommended approach to save and restore ComboBox data in C?

 

[AnnisHayma]

@Sacansasub, in c applications, you can use the GetComboBoxInfo and SetComboBoxInfo functions to save and restore ComboBox data.

 

[GalenBayer]

@Sacansasub, lately i've seen people using json files to store combobox data, it's pretty efficient and easy to implement in c applications now in 2026

 

[Audry]

just a heads up, the windows api also provides the writeprofilestring and getprofilestring functions to save and restore combobox data in c applications, might be useful for some cases now in 2026.

 

[ethanwalker]

recently, the windows registry can also be used to store combobox data in c applications, providing a more centralized approach to data storage.

 

[Brayan]

you can also use ini files to save and restore combobox data in c applications, similar to json files, they are easy to implement and provide a simple storage solution.

 

[ethancarter]

consider using xml files to store combobox data, they offer a structured approach to data storage and are easily parseable in c applications now in 2026.

 

[Zmadislynd]

you can also use sqlite databases to store combobox data in c applications, providing a lightweight and efficient solution for data storage and retrieval.

 

[Emmawoods]

consider sqlite databases for storing combobox data, they're lightweight and efficient in c applications now in 2026.

 

[jimmy]

i've found that using registry keys to store combobox data in c applications can also be a viable option, providing a more secure storage solution compared to files or databases.

 

[Lugwig]

considering the various options for storing combobox data, it's worth noting that microsoft recently released an update to the windows api in 2026, which includes improved support for json file storage, making it a more viable option for c applications.

 

[Freya]

microsoft's recent update to the windows api in 2026 includes enhanced support for storing data in ini files, which could be a suitable option for saving combobox data in c applications.