Microsoft KB Archive/238852

= How to Disable the Persistent Connections Registry Parameter =

Article ID: 238852

Article Last Modified on 10/30/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Developer Edition

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This article was previously published under Q238852



IMPORTANT: This article contains information about modifying the registry. Before you modify the registry, make sure to back it up and make sure that you understand how to restore the registry if a problem occurs. For information about how to back up, restore, and edit the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry



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



MORE INFORMATION
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:  Start Registry Editor (Regedit.exe). Locate the following registry key:

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

 Right-click the SaveConnections value, and then click Modify. In the Value data box, type no, and then click OK. 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

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