Windows Server 2008 Server Core : Performing Console Configuration

The Value Type column in Table 1 shows how the value appears in the Registry Editor. Of course, this value type isn't very readable. Table 2 shows all of the common registry data types, their value type equivalents, and provides a description of how that value type is used.

The Display Properties dialog box provides access to considerably more information than simply the GUI colors. You can also set other desktop features using this dialog box. Table 3 provides a list of common Desktop settings that you might want to change when working with Server Core.

Creating the LOGFONT data structure is a complex undertaking. It contains 14 data fields that you must define as part of the data entry. Constructing the required binary data by hand isn't impossible, but it can be quite difficult. You can find a description of the LOGFONT data structure at http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms533931.aspx.

You could also modify the console (command prompt) settings in the registry if desired by changing the values under the HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Console key. You may see additional keys under the HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Console key. These additional keys will have the titles of command prompts that you open and contain the settings for those command prompts. Each unique command prompt title can have its own settings. Consequently, you can do things like create command prompts with different colors for specific tasks.