TipHKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Directory UI
| Data type | Range | Default value |
|---|---|---|
| REG_DWORD | 0x0 - 0xFFFFFFFF objects | 0x2710 (10,000 objects) |
Specifies the maximum number of objects the system displays in response to a command to browse or search Active Directory.
This entry stores the setting of the Maximum size of Active Directory searches Group Policy. Group Policy adds this entry to the registry when you enable the Screen saver executable name policy. If you disable the policy or set it to Not configured, Group Policy deletes the entry from the registry and the system behaves as though the value is 0x2710 (10000 objects). Typically, 10,000 objects consumes approximately 2 MB of memory or disk space.
This policy is designed to protect the network and the domain controller from the effect of expansive searches. It limits returns in all browse displays associated with Active Directory, such as those in Local Users and Groups, Active Directory Users & Computers, and dialog boxes used to set permissions for user or group objects in Active Directory.
To change the value of this entry, use Group Policy. This entry corresponds to the Maximum size of Active Directory searches policy (User Configuration\AdministrativeTemplates\Desktop\Active Directory).
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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.