Hide the file scan progress window

Supported on: Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 only

Registry

HKLM Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Windows File Protection

Value name: SfcShowProgress

Enabled: SfcShowProgress = 0

Disabled: SfcShowProgress = 1

Description

This policy setting hides the file scan progress window. This window provides status information to sophisticated users, but it might confuse novices. If you enable this policy setting, the file scan window does not appear during file scanning. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the file scan progress window appears.