title: What do curly braces in the Windows registry mean?
body: <p>I've been wondering this for a while and can't seem to get answer. </p>
  
  <p>In Windows (maybe other places too), what do the curly braces mean? I'm guessing it has to do with hex but not sure. </p>
  
  <p>Any help would be appreciated.  </p>
  
  <p>*UPDATE</p>
  
  <p>I'm sorry I wasn't as specific as I should have been. I was talking about in the registry, but I've also seen it in folder paths.</p>