Windows IT Pro is the authoritative and independent resource for windows nt, windows 2000, windows 2003, windows xp. Features a collection of resources and magazines for windows IT professionals.
  
  
  Advanced Search 


December 12, 2007

Q. How can I stop Server Manager from running when I start Windows Server 2008?

RSS
Subscribe to Windows IT Pro | See More Systems Administration Articles Here | Reprints | Or get the Monthly Online Pass—only $5.95 a month!

A. There is an option in Server Manager to stop it from launching every time you start Server 2008. In the Server Summary section, go to Computer Information and select "Do not show me this console at logon." You can also stop Server Manager from launching by setting the registry value “DoNotOpenServerManagerAtLogon” to 1 under the HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\SERVERMANAGER registry subkey.

End of Article



Reader Comments

You must log on before posting a comment.

If you don't have a username & password, please register now.




Top Viewed ArticlesView all articles
Command Prompt Tricks

One reader shares his tip for setting up the command prompt to reflect a remote path. ...

How can I stop and start services from the command line?

...

Where is Microsoft NetMeeting in Windows XP?

...


Task Automation Whitepapers Essential Guide to E-discovery and Recovery for Microsoft Exchange

Continuous Data Protection and Recovery for Microsoft Exchange

Protecting (You and) Your Data with Exchange Server 2007

Related Events SQL Server 2008 – Can You Wait? | Philadelphia

SQL Server 2008 – Can You Wait? | Atlanta

SQL Server 2008 – Can You Wait? | Chicago

Check out our list of Free Email Newsletters!

Task Automation eBooks Spam Fighting and Email Security for the 21st Century

A Guide to Windows Certification and Public Keys

Keeping Your Business Safe from Attack: Patch Management

Related Task Automation Resources Become a VIP member of the Windows IT Pro community!
Get it all with the VIP CD and VIP access. A $500+ value for only $279!

Subscribe to Windows IT Pro!
Solve your toughest technical problems with our experts and access 10,000 + articles online. 30% off

Monthly Online Pass - Only $5.95!
Get instant access to 10,000+ articles from Windows IT Pro Magazine!

TechNet Virtual Labs
Evaluate and test Microsoft's newest products.


Windows IT Pro Home Register FAQ for Windows WinInfo News
Europe Edition About Us Contact Us/Customer Service Media Kit Affiliates / Licensing  
SQL Server Magazine Office & SharePoint Pro Windows Dev Pro IT Job Hound ITTV
IT Library Technology Resource Directory Connected Home Windows Excavator Windows SuperSite 
 
 Windows IT Pro is a Division of Penton Media Inc.
 Copyright © 2008 Penton Media, Inc., All rights reserved. Terms and Use | Privacy Statement | Reprints and Licensing