ThreadPriority

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

HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanServer\Parameters

Data type Range Default value

REG_DWORD

0 | 1 | 2 | 15

1

Description

Specifies the priority of all Server service threads in relation to the base priority of the Server service process.

Value Meaning

0

Run at the same priority as the process.

1

Run at one priority level higher than the process. This is equivalent to a process running in the foreground, where it interacts with users.

2

Run at two priority levels higher than the process.

15

Run at real-time priority. Threads running in real time can exclude all other threads, including essential system threads and threads that process mouse and keyboard commands.

Note

  • This entry does not exist in the registry by default. You can add it by using the registry editor Regedit.exe.