NoteHKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
| Data type | Range | Default value |
|---|---|---|
| REG_DWORD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Determines whether the system coordinates ("synchronizes") the running of startup scripts. When they are synchronized, the system waits for each script to complete before it starts the next script.
This entry stores the setting of the Run startup scripts asynchronously Group Policy. Group Policy adds this entry to the registry with a value of 0 when you enable the policy. If you disable this policy, Group Policy sets the value of this entry to 1. If you set the policy to Not configured, Group Policy deletes the entry from the registry, and the system behaves as though the value is 1. (Please note that this is a reversal of the usual behavior.)
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 0 | The policy is enabled. Startup scripts cannot run until the previous script is finished running. |
| 1 | The policy is disabled or not configured. The system does not synchronize the running of startup scripts. As a result, startup scripts can run simultaneously. |
To change the value of this entry, use Group Policy. This entry corresponds to the Run startup scripts asynchronously policy (Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\System\Logon).
Note
This entry takes precedence over a user setting. When this entry appears in the registry, a policy is in effect, and the system ignores the value of RunStartupScriptSync in HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\CurrentVersion\Winlogon.
Tip
For detailed information about particular Group Policy settings, see the Group Policy Reference (Gp.chm) on the Windows 2000 Resource Kit companion CD.
For general information about Group Policy, see Group Policy in Windows 2000 Help.
To see a table associating policies with their corresponding registry entries, see the Group Policy Reference Table.