What registry hacks are available for Paessler products?

Modified on 2025-06-10 14:16:40 +0200

Is there a list of available registry "hacks" for hidden features or unsupported settings?

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This article applies to PRTG Network Monitor 9 or later, and to other Paessler products

Available Registry "Hacks"

This article lists a number of registry hacks that allow some unsupported settings for special issues.

Caution: Please back up your system before manipulating the Windows registry!

PRTG's Built-in Web Server and Probe System

Change PRTG Version Text in Graphs
Allow SSL v2 Connections for PRTG's Web Server
Disable Automatic Redirect from Port 80 to Port 443 (in case you need port 80 for other services)
Change User Agent String
Change the Way PRTG Queries Time (might be necessary on some virtual machines)
Disable Initial Scan for Network Adapters (No Mac Scan) (might be necessary if the local probe is constantly disconnected)
Change Number of Simultaneous Update of Remote Probes (might be necessary when experiencing bandwidth issues when using a large number of remote probes)
Changing the HTTP KeepAlive Flag Value for PRTG (might be a necessary if your core system is low on memory)
Disabling Automatic Numbering of Groups, Devices, and Sensors

PRTG Sensors

Change Measure Method for Ping Sensors (default method is: DNS resolution time not included)

PRTG Reports Engine

Change the Default Port for Report Generation (default port is 8085)
Change the Default Timeout Value for Report Generation (default is one hour)

Webserver Stress Tool

Increase the Default Maximum Socket Value

PRTG 6 (Deprecated)

Hide the "New Version" Hints

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