NoteHKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\<service-name>
| Data type | Range | Default value |
|---|---|---|
| REG_MULTI_SZ | Service group name [service group name] | There is no default value for this entry. |
Specifies the service group(s) that must be loaded before this service is loaded. This entry ensures that prerequisite services are loaded successfully.
Note
This information is presented for reference only. You cannot change the prerequisite services for a service by editing this entry. To change the value of DependOnService, use the ChangeServiceConfig API or Sc.exe, a tool included in the Windows 2000 Resource Kit.