AutoDisconnect

HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RemoteAccess\Parameters

Data type Range Default value
REG_DWORD 0x0 | 0x1 - 0xFFFFFFFF seconds 0x0

Description

Determines how long an inactive connection can remain open. If a connection remains inactive longer than the value of this entry permits, the connection is closed. Connections are considered to be inactive when they are not transferring NetBIOS session data, such as copying files, accessing network resources, or sending and receiving electronic mail.

Value Meaning
0x0 Inactive connections are never disconnected automatically. This setting might be appropriate when clients are running NetBIOS datagram applications.
0x1 - 0xFFFFFFFF seconds The maximum time the system permits an inactive connection to remain open.

Change method

To change the value of this entry, use the Auto Disconnect policy in Group Policy. (Computer Settings\Software Policies\Windows NT Remote Access)

Activation method

You must stop and restart the Remote Access service before changes to these values take effect.

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Windows 2000 does not add this entry to the registry. You can add it by editing the registry or by using a program that edits the registry.