Modifying the Autochk.exe Time-out Value

ID: Q191603

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft BackOffice Server version 4.0
IMPORTANT: This article contains information about editing the registry. Before you edit the registry, make sure you understand how to restore it if a problem occurs. For information on how to do this, view the "Restoring the Registry" online Help topic in Regedit.exe or the "Restoring a Registry Key" online Help topic in Regedt32.exe.

SUMMARY

When Windows NT Server is not shut down normally, Autochk.exe is run when restarting. In certain situations, it may be helpful to bypass running this utility. By modifying the following registry key, the amount of time Windows NT waits before running Autochk.exe can be changed, allowing the user time to bypass running it by pressing any key.


MORE INFORMATION

To enable this feature, use Registry Editor (Regedt32.exe) to add the AutoChkTimeOut key:

WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the incorrect use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

For information about how to edit the registry, view the "Changing Keys And Values" Help topic in Registry Editor (Regedit.exe) or the "Add and Delete Information in the Registry" and "Edit Registry Data" Help topics in Regedt32.exe. Note that you should back up the registry before you edit it. If you are running Windows NT, you should also update your Emergency Repair Disk (ERD).

  1. Start Registry Editor (Regedit32.exe) and locate the following subkey:

    \HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\


  2. Add the following information:

    Value Name: AutoChkTimeOut
    Data Type: DWORD
    Value: The value in units of seconds (for example, a value of 60
    equals 1 minute)


The autochk.exe count down time is controlled by the following registry entry:

\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager
\AutoChkTimeOut

If the entry is not found, the default count down of 10 seconds will be used. If it is set to 0 second, there will not be any count down. If it is set to more than 3 days (259,200 seconds), the default value will be used.

Keywords : NT4SP4Fea
Version : WinNT:4.0
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbinfo


Last Reviewed: February 15, 1999
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