AutoRestartShell

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon

Data type Range Default value

REG_DWORD

0 | 1

1

Description

Specifies whether the Windows user interface (typically, Explorer.exe) restarts automatically if it stops unexpectedly.

Value Meaning

0

If the Windows user interface or one of its components stops unexpectedly, the user must restart the interface.

1

If the Windows user interface or one of its components stops unexpectedly, the interface restarts automatically.

Note

  • The user can restart the interface either by logging off and logging on again, or by pressing Control-Alt-Del, selecting Task Manager, then from the File menu, selecting Run and typing "Explorer.exe".