NoteThis page displays the components common to the descriptions of registry entries in this file. The text on this page describes the components.
Registry path: HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\...
The registry path shows the location of the entry in the registry. You can use the path to navigate to the entry.
| Data type | Range | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Defines the length and type of data that can be stored in the
entry. See Data Types in the Windows 2000 Registry |
Demonstrates the syntax or format of the data in the entry and
the range of valid values. For example, 0 | 4 means that Words that describe a range, but are not part of the range, appear in italics. For example, IP address. Italics are also used to show the data units. For example, |
The default is the value the system adds to the registry when
it has not been changed or configured. If the entry does not appear in the registry, the default is the value the systems assumes or the value that describes the way the system behaves. For example, the default value of an entry is 0 if the system behaves as though the value was set to 0 when the entry is not in the registry. |
Note
The data type, range, and default table is only included in descriptions of registry entries. Folders, such as subtrees, keys, and subkeys, do not have these attributes.
For registry folders (subtrees, keys, and subkeys) the Description explains what kinds of data are stored in the folder and programs or services that create or use the data in the container.
For entries, the Description explains how the program or service interprets the data stored in the value of the entry.
When the entry has a range of values, the Description includes a table describing the effect of each value on the program or service.
In a description, the names of registry entries appear in bold; the names of other registry elements appear in plain text.
The table in a descriptions lists the meaning of each valid value or range of values.
| Value | Meaning |
| 0 | Effect of 0 |
| 1 | Effect of 1 |
The change method describes the method you should use to change the value of the entry. Use these alternatives whenever they are available. Entries that do not have a change method can be changed only by editing the registry or using a program that edits the registry.
The activation method describes additional steps you must take to make changes to the entry effective. Typically, these involve restarting a service, restarting Windows 2000, or logging off and logging on again.
Note
Notes provide additional information about the entry. Typically, notes tell when the system adds the entry to the registry, qualifies the use of the entry, and describes the order of precedence of related entries.
Tip
Tips provide suggestions for using or learning more about the entry.
Caution
Cautions describe the harm that might result if you add, change, or delete a registry element. Please take the cautions seriously. They are intended to protect your system.
Related Entries
Related entries are active links to entries that configure the same component or configure the same features on a different component. Related entries help you find the entry that meets your needs precisely.