Shell Entry
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_SZ |
Name of executable file |
Explorer.exe |
Description
Specifies the programs that provide the user interface to the operating system.
By default, Winlogon starts the programs specified in the value of Userinit, including Userinit.exe. Userinit.exe starts the user interface program. However, if Winlogon cannot start the programs specified in the value of Userinit, then Winlogon directly runs the programs specified in the value of this entry.