HINT: Spotting Code Defects #2 (Accessing Registry Values)
There are a few defects here ... ranging from a design issue to a potential buffer-overrun that could cause your system to be comprised and the attacker to be able to execute arbitrary code on your machine.
Hint #1: It is not only important to test return values, but also to make sure you understand how to get extended error information.
Hint #2: What is the potential range of values for a LONG?
Hint #3: Is the caller given enough information on error?
Hint #4: http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=deprecated
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