NoteHKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\<service-name>
| Data type | Range | Default value |
|---|---|---|
| REG_DWORD | 0 - 4 | There is no default value for this entry. |
Specifies how the service is loaded or started. If the service is a Win32 service, the value of Start must be 2, 3, or 4. This entry is not used for network adapters.
| Value | Meaning |
| 0 | Boot: Loaded by kernel loader. Components of the driver stack for the boot (startup) volume must be loaded by the kernel loader. |
| 1 | System: Loaded by I/O subsystem. Specifies that the driver is loaded at kernel initialization. |
| 2 | Automatic: Loaded by Service Control Manager. Specifies that the service is loaded or started automatically. |
| 3 | Manual: Specifies that the service does not start until the user starts it manually, such as by using Device Manager. |
| 4 | Disabled: Specifies that the service should not be started. |
Note
This information is presented for reference only. You cannot change the starting rules for a service by editing this entry. To change the value of Start, use the ChangeServiceConfig API or Sc.exe, a tool on the Windows 2000 Resource Kit.
Tip
To determine what type of service is represented by the subkey, see Type.