AutoRestartShell

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon

Data typeRangeDefault value
REG_DWORD 1

Description

Determines whether the Windows 2000 user interface (typically, Explorer.exe) is restarted automatically if it stops unexpectedly.

ValueMeaning
0 If the Windows 2000 user interface or one of its components fails, you must restart the interface by logging off and logging on again.
1If the Windows 2000 user interface or one of its components fails, the interface is restarted automatically.