NoteHKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
| Data type | Range | Default value |
|---|---|---|
| REG_DWORD | 0 | 1 -32000 seconds | 600 (10 minutes) |
Determines how long the system waits for scripts applied by Group Policy to run.
The value of this entry limits the combined time allowed for all logon, startup, and shutdown scripts applied by Group Policy to finish running.
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 0x0 | The system waits until all scripts have finish running, no matter how long they take. |
| 0x1 - 0x8000 | Specifies how long the system waits for scripts to finish. If the scripts have not finished running when the specified time expires, the system stops script processing and records an error event. |
This interval is particularly important when other system tasks must wait while the scripts complete. By default, each startup script must complete before the next one runs.
An excessively long interval can delay the system and inconvenience users. However, if the interval is too short, prerequisite tasks might not be done, and the system can appear to be ready prematurely.
Note
This entry can be superceded by a policy included in Windows 2000. When the Maximum wait time for Group Policy scripts policy is enabled, the system ignores this entry. The policy setting is stored in the value of MaxGPOScriptWait in the Policies subkey. If this feature does not operate as expected, check to see if a policy is in effect.
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.