Saving user configuration options

Question

I am creating a winform application in .net 2 with c#. I need to be able to save user configuration data and I am considering using an XML file for this propose. What is the general feeling for saving user configuration data? I have read that it is not in vogue to write to the registry but rather to a file instead. Please write your thoughts.

Answer 1

Use the ConfigurationManager class to store the settings.

Answer 2

One option is to add it to settings file. In Visual Studio, go to My Project -> Settings and add it there. You can access it this way: C# - properties.settings.default...; VB - My.Settings...

Adding a setting to settings file stores the value in app config file and auto generates a class property for easy access to the value.