Group

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

HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\service-name

Data type Range Default value

REG_SZ

Service group name

(None)

Description

Specifies the name of the service group to which the service belongs. If this entry does not appear in the registry, then the service does not belong to a service group. As a result, it will be loaded after all services in service groups are loaded.

Change Method

To change the value of this entry, you can use the Services snap-in. You can also use the ChangeServiceConfig API or use SC, a tool included in Windows Server 2003.

Note

  • This information is presented for reference only. You cannot change the service group of a service by editing this entry.