AutoRestartShell

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon

Data type Range Default value
REG_DWORD 1

Description

Determines whether the Windows 2000 user interface (typically, Explorer.exe) is restarted automatically if it stops unexpectedly.

Value Meaning
0 If the Windows 2000 user interface or one of its components fails, you must restart the interface by logging off and logging on again.
1 If the Windows 2000 user interface or one of its components fails, the interface is restarted automatically.