How to Keep RAS Connections Active After Logging Off

 Last reviewed: February 4, 1998
Article ID: Q158909
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0

SUMMARY

When you log off of a Windows NT version 4.0 Remote Access Service (RAS) client, any RAS connections will be disconnected automatically. To remain connected after logging off, you may enable the KeepRasConnections key in the registry on the RAS client.

NOTE: This differs from previous versions of Windows NT RAS, which remain connected when logging off of the local machine.

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To modify the behavior of RAS when logging off, change the value of the following registry key: 

   HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon

      KeepRasConnections REG_SZ
      Range: 0 or 1
      Default: 0 (disabled)
By default, when logging off, Windows NT 4.0 closes all RAS connections opened during the session. If this registry key value is added and set to 1, the system will not close RAS connections when logging off. This registry key value does not appear in the registry unless you add it.

Additional query words: prodnt logoff disconnect logon log persistent
Keywords : NTRAS NTSrvWkst kbnetwork kbtool
Version : 4.0
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbhowto

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Last reviewed: February 4, 1998
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