SendAlert

HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\CrashControl

Data type Range Default value
REG_DWORD 0 | 1 Windows 2000 Server:  1
Windows 2000 Professional:  0

Description

Determines whether the system sends an alert to administrators of the computer when the system stops unexpectedly.

This entry stores the value of the Send an administrative alert check box in System in Control Panel.

Value Meaning
0 The system does not alert administrators when this system stops.
1 The system sends an alert to administrators when this system stops.

Change method

To change the value of this entry, use System in Control Panel. Click the Advanced tab, then click the Startup and Recovery button. This value is set to 1 when the Send an administrative alert box is checked.

Activation method

To make changes to this value effective, you must restart Windows 2000.

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To change the value of this entry, you must be an administrator of the computer.