How to Disable the Persistent Connections Registry Parameter (238852)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Terminal Server Edition
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
This article was previously published under Q238852
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256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry

SUMMARY

This article describes how to disable the Persistent Connections registry parameter on your computer.

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WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

To disable the Persistent Connections registry parameter:
  1. Start Registry Editor (Regedit.exe).
  2. Locate the following registry key:

    HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\WindowsNT\CurrentVersion\Network\Persistent Connections

  3. Right-click the SaveConnections value, and then click Modify.
  4. In the Value data box, type no, and then click OK.
  5. Quit Registry Editor.
NOTE: You must also edit any prior user keys to disable the Persistent Connections parameter. This information is located in the following registry key:

HKEY_USERS\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsNT\CurrentVersion\Network\Persistent Connections

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:6/29/2004
Keywords:kbenv kbinfo KB238852
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