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Q191603: Modifying the Autochk.exe Time-out Value

Article: Q191603
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): WinNT:4.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbFEA kbWinNT400sp4fea
Last Modified: 24-JUL-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft BackOffice Server 4.0 
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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
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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
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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.

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Keywords          : kbFEA kbWinNT400sp4fea 
Technology        : kbAudDeveloper kbBackOfficeSearch kbBackOfficeServ400
Version           : WinNT:4.0
Issue type        : kbinfo

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