Article: Q160798
Product(s): Microsoft Systems Management Server
Version(s): winnt:1.2
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbenv kbnetwork kbConfig smshowto smsconfig
Last Modified: 24-JUL-2001
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Systems Management Server version 1.2
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SUMMARY
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It may be desirable for a Systems Management Server administrator to change the
startup type of the Windows NT Remote Control Agent on computers running Windows
NT Server or Workstation to Manual (as opposed to Automatic). To do this, you
need to modify a registry key.
MORE INFORMATION
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To modify the registry key to change the startup type of the Remote Control
Agent, use the following steps:
WARNING: Using the Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious, system- wide
problems that may require you to reinstall Windows NT or Microsoft Systems
Management Server. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from
the use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use this tool at your own risk.
1. Start the Registry Editor.
2. Navigate to the following subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Wuser32
3. From the parameter list, select the value that corresponds to your choice.
Reg_DWord: 0x2 is the default, and it indicates that the startup type is
Automatic. The following is a list of other startup options:
0x1 - System
0x2 - Automatic (default)
0x3 - Manual
0x4 - Disabled
Additional query words: remote control services
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Keywords : kbenv kbnetwork kbConfig smshowto smsconfig
Technology : kbSMSSearch kbSMS120
Version : winnt:1.2
Issue type : kbhowto
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