Windows 2003 server needs over 20 min. to shut down?!

[gicio]

Hi!

I run Windows 2003 server. The server need over 20 min. to shut down.
To restart need the server over 10 min..
Is it normal?


gicio

[Big Booger]

There are several registry settings that can be changed to decrease shutdown time.

1. End services faster when shutting down. Saves alot of time.
-Open regedit by typing "regedit" in the run box located on the start menu.
-Browse to �gHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control�h
-Right click on the string value �gWaitToKillServiceTimeout�h
-Select modify and change the value to �g1000�h

2. Give windows the ability to automatically close non-responding apps.
-Open regedit
-Browse to �gHKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop�h
-Right click on the string value �gAutoEndTasks�h
-Select modify and change the value to �g1�h

3. Reduce the timeout for windows to discover a non-responding application.
-Open regedit
-Browse to �gHKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop�h
-Right click on the string value �gHungAppTimeout�h
-Select modify and change the value to �g1000�h
-Browse to �gHKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktop�h
-Right click on the string value �gHungAppTimeout�h
-Select modify and change the value to �g1000�h

4. Reduce the delay to close non-responding applications and speed up the closing on apps at shutdown.
-Open regedit
-Browse to �gHKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop�h
-Right click on the string value �gWaitToKillAppTimeout�h
-Select modify and change the value to �g1000�h
-Browse to �gHKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktop�h
-Right click on the string value �gWaitToKillAppTimeout�h
-Select modify and change the value to �g1000�h


You could also try disabling the "Nvidia Driver Helper" service if using a nvidia card.
- Go to the run box and type "services.msc"
- Select "Nvidia driver helper"
- Right click and press stop.
- Go to properties of Nvidia Driver helper and change the startup type to "disabled"


You "should" now see a marked improvement in shutdown speed.


LEt me know how you get on.

[Conan]

Did you apply any tweaks to Windows 2003?

[gicio]

No I didn't.



gicio

[SupaStar]

10-20 mins is way too long. Has this been occuring since you first installed 2003 Server or is it something that has just started happening?

What are your system specs?

[gicio]

it's happend after instal:

SQL server 2000 + Biztalk 2000 + Exchange 2003



gicio

[SupaStar]

What are your system's specifications?

[gicio]

P 4 1.8 G
512 MB RAM (DDR)



gicio

[SupaStar]

Have you tried any of Big Booger's suggestions above?

[gicio]

not yet.
no time ;)

I will do it tomorrow!

let see....what hapend

gicio

[cash_site]

Have you tried any of Big Booger's suggestions above?

I did, I remember doing these from Dehc's Tips ;) I just made them a little more agressive as per BB. Should make for a zippyier comp :p

[Big Booger]

one other thing,
can you list all your applications that you have installed thus far?

Thanks

[gicio]

I tune my server now so Big Booger say...
and now: 30 sec. to shut down!!!
great!! ;)


is it possible to start the server faster?!?!? ;)



gicio

[Big Booger]

Enable Boot and Application Prefetching
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management\PrefetchParameters. Change the value of "EnablePrefetcher" to 3


Disable boot defrag, if enabled:

Enable or disable boot defrag
Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Dfrg\BootOptimizeFunction
Select Enable from the list on the right.
Right on it and select Modify.
Change the value to Y to enable and N to disable.
Reboot your computer.



Remove unnecessary apps from loading at the start:

click start
click run
type "msconfig" (without the quotes)

Then click on the startup tab,
then remove unnecessary items from that list.



You can also try tweakXP for windows Server 2003:

http://www.totalidea.de/frameset-tweakxp-net.htm

How long does it take to boot?

[gicio]

when I start tweakXP for windows Server 2003 I get this error message:

'Required systemfile not found. Please re-install Tweak-XP .net!'

after reinstall I get the same error message.

whats wrong?

gicio

[Big Booger]

Question: I have downloaded Tweak-XP™, but the installer or Tweak-XP™ gives me an error (unable to register components, or: system files are missing. How do I fix that?

Answer: you must download some additional system files required to execute Tweak-XP™. Usually such system files are part of Windows® XP, but if for some reason the system files were removed from your system, you must reinstall them. You can download the system file pack from here:


http://download.microsoft.com/download/vb60pro/Redist/sp5/WIN98Me/EN-US/vbrun60sp5.exe

From the TweakXP FAQ (http://www.totalidea.de/tweakxp-faq.htm)

[gicio]

still the same error message ;(



gicio

[Big Booger]

What build are you using?

[gicio]

TweakXP .net ??? the newest from the site. download 1 h ago.


gicio

[Big Booger]

I meant server. What build is your Windows Server 2003. :D Also,
have you restarted after you installed TweakXp .net?

Just checking.

Honestly, when I used it, it worked fine.

If you have further problems, try contacting total idea:

http://www.totalidea.de/contact.htm

They should be able to help you to troubleshoot this. I've run out of suggestions for getting it installed. sorry.

[gicio]

3790

[Big Booger]

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp

You can install tweakUI. It works for windows Server 2003.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/downloads/default.mspx

One more thing,

Did you try the

start, run, msconfig and then choose diagnostic startup?

That loads basic devices and services.. let me know if that speeds it up.

One Last thing:

Go to Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> Local Security Policy. Browse to Local Policies -> Security Options.

On the right windows pane, scroll down until you find Interactive logon: Do not require CTRL+ALT+DEL, double click and then select Enabled (as shown in the screenshot)


Try that. It will speed up the login. You don't have to hit CTRL+ALT+DEL and it will take you straight to your desktop.

have you tried editing your BIOS to improve boot times? Perhaps use the Quick boot function in your BIOS? How about making sure your HDD is the first device to boot?

[gicio]

;)


after tunning:


shut down: 28 sec. !!!!!!
restart: 3:05 min. !!!!
start: 2:36



thats great!!!!

;)



gicio

[Big Booger]

sounds about as good as it gets. :D

Nice work!

[gicio]

thanks for supporting me!!!!!!!!



gicio

[Thor]

Good job, BB.

[gicio]

Hi!

have someone more tips to get a better performance on Windows 2003 server (perchance from Windows XP???)


regards,



gicio

[Big Booger]

What specific issues are you having Gicio?

[chicagoSun]

Wow nice thread, BB your sig is making me hungry.

[Big Booger]

:D nothing like pot burgers LOL

[gicio]

Up 'n smoke

:D

gicio