Winlogon\SlowLinkTimeOut
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 |
0–120,000 milliseconds |
2000 (2 seconds) |
Description
Defines which connections Winlogon considers to be slow. If the server storing a user's profile does not respond before the time specified in the value of this entry, then Winlogon considers the link to the server to be slow, and it offers the user the option of using a profile stored on the local computer instead of waiting for the server.
This entry is used only when the value of SlowLinkDetectEnabled is 1.
You can increase the value of SlowLinkTimeOut to favor the server-based profile. This is particularly useful for clients using addresses assigned by Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), or for computers accessing server-based profiles over slow wide area network (WAN) connections, such as dial-up connections.
This entry does not exist in the registry by default. You can add it by using the registry editor Regedit.exe.
Change Method
To change the value of this entry, use Group Policy. This entry corresponds to the Slow network connection timeout Group Policy setting (Computer Settings\Software Policies\Windows NT User Profiles).