Q149486: How to Run Multiple Instances of SMS Administrator

Article: Q149486
Product(s): Microsoft Systems Management Server
Version(s): winnt:1.1,1.2
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbenv kbsmsAdmin smsadmin smshowto
Last Modified: 24-JUL-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Systems Management Server versions 1.1, 1.2 
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SUMMARY
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The following information is on the Readme.wri file and the release notes for
SMS 1.1:

By default, the SMS Administrator still prevents multiple instances of the user
interface (UI). However, the SMS Administrator now checks a new key in the
registry that, when set, allows you to run multiple instances of itself. The
registry key is \HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\SMS\Main\AppSettings. The
SMS Administrator checks for the REG_SZ value MultipleInstancesAllowed. If this
value is 1, multiple instances of the UI can be run. If this value is 0 or
nonexistent, multiple copies of the UI are prohibited.

MORE INFORMATION
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WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious, system-wide
problems that may require you to reinstall Windows NT to correct them. Microsoft
cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the use of Registry Editor can
be solved. Use this tool at your own risk.

Additional query words: prodsms

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Keywords          : kbenv kbsmsAdmin smsadmin smshowto 
Technology        : kbSMSSearch kbSMS110 kbSMS120
Version           : winnt:1.1,1.2

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