Winlogon\RunLogonScriptSync Subkey
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 |
0 |
Description
Specifies whether the system waits for the logon script to finish running before it starts Windows Explorer and creates the desktop.
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
0 |
The logon script and Windows Explorer can run simultaneously. |
1 |
Windows Explorer does not start until the logon script has finished running. |
This entry does not exist in the registry by default. You can add it by using the registry editor Regedit.exe.
Change Method
To establish a policy setting related to this entry, use Group Policy. The value of this entry can be overridden by using the Run logon scripts synchronously Group Policy setting (User or Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\System\Logon).
Notes
This entry applies to all users of the computer. The Winlogon\RunLogonScriptSync entry in HKEY_CURRENT_USER is configured separately for each user.
Group Policy settings included in Windows Server 2003 can supersede this entry. While the Run logon scripts synchronously Group Policy setting is enabled (in the Computer Configuration or User Configuration policy folders), the system ignores this entry. The Run logon scripts synchronously policy setting is stored in the values of the RunLogonScriptSync entry in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE and the RunLogonScriptSync entry in HKEY_CURRENT_USER.