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

**gicio** · July 23rd, 2003, 11:21 AM

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** · July 23rd, 2003, 13:37 PM

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\Controlh
-Right click on the string value gWaitToKillServiceTimeouth
-Select modify and change the value to g1000h

2. Give windows the ability to automatically close non-responding apps.
-Open regedit
-Browse to gHKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktoph
-Right click on the string value gAutoEndTasksh
-Select modify and change the value to g1h

3. Reduce the timeout for windows to discover a non-responding application.
-Open regedit
-Browse to gHKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktoph
-Right click on the string value gHungAppTimeouth
-Select modify and change the value to g1000h
-Browse to gHKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktoph
-Right click on the string value gHungAppTimeouth
-Select modify and change the value to g1000h

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\Desktoph
-Right click on the string value gWaitToKillAppTimeouth
-Select modify and change the value to g1000h
-Browse to gHKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktoph
-Right click on the string value gWaitToKillAppTimeouth
-Select modify and change the value to g1000h

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** · July 23rd, 2003, 14:06 PM

Did you apply any tweaks to Windows 2003?

**gicio** · July 23rd, 2003, 14:25 PM

No I didn't.

gicio

**SupaStar** · July 23rd, 2003, 22:54 PM

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** · July 24th, 2003, 07:43 AM

it's happend after instal:

SQL server 2000 + Biztalk 2000 + Exchange 2003

gicio

**SupaStar** · July 24th, 2003, 07:55 AM

What are your system's specifications?

**gicio** · July 24th, 2003, 08:39 AM

P 4 1.8 G
512 MB RAM (DDR)

gicio

**SupaStar** · July 24th, 2003, 22:55 PM

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

**gicio** · July 24th, 2003, 23:04 PM

not yet.
no time

I will do it tomorrow!

let see....what hapend

gicio

**cash_site** · July 25th, 2003, 02:31 AM

Quote:

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

**Big Booger** · July 25th, 2003, 04:38 AM

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

Thanks

**gicio** · August 6th, 2003, 10:04 AM

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** · August 6th, 2003, 10:43 AM

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** · August 6th, 2003, 10:56 AM

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

July 23rd, 2003, 11:21 AM	#1
gicio Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 82	Windows 2003 server needs over 20 min. to shut down?! 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

July 23rd, 2003, 13:37 PM	#2
Big Booger Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: JAPAN Posts: 11,045	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\Controlh -Right click on the string value gWaitToKillServiceTimeouth -Select modify and change the value to g1000h 2. Give windows the ability to automatically close non-responding apps. -Open regedit -Browse to gHKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktoph -Right click on the string value gAutoEndTasksh -Select modify and change the value to g1h 3. Reduce the timeout for windows to discover a non-responding application. -Open regedit -Browse to gHKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktoph -Right click on the string value gHungAppTimeouth -Select modify and change the value to g1000h -Browse to gHKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktoph -Right click on the string value gHungAppTimeouth -Select modify and change the value to g1000h 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\Desktoph -Right click on the string value gWaitToKillAppTimeouth -Select modify and change the value to g1000h -Browse to gHKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktoph -Right click on the string value gWaitToKillAppTimeouth -Select modify and change the value to g1000h 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. __________________ Map yourself with TZ Frappr \| Booger's Blog

July 23rd, 2003, 14:06 PM	#3
Conan Techzonez Governor Administrator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Philippines Posts: 4,381	Did you apply any tweaks to Windows 2003? __________________ Please Read The Forum Rules

July 23rd, 2003, 22:54 PM	#5
SupaStar all bets are off... TZ Veteran Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 1,688	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? __________________

July 24th, 2003, 07:55 AM	#7
SupaStar all bets are off... TZ Veteran Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 1,688	What are your system's specifications? __________________

July 23rd, 2003, 14:25 PM	#4
gicio Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 82	No I didn't. gicio

July 24th, 2003, 07:43 AM	#6
gicio Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 82	it's happend after instal: SQL server 2000 + Biztalk 2000 + Exchange 2003 gicio

July 24th, 2003, 08:39 AM	#8
gicio Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 82	P 4 1.8 G 512 MB RAM (DDR) gicio

July 24th, 2003, 22:55 PM	#9
SupaStar all bets are off... TZ Veteran Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 1,688	Have you tried any of Big Booger's suggestions above? __________________

July 24th, 2003, 23:04 PM	#10
gicio Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 82	not yet. no time I will do it tomorrow! let see....what hapend gicio

July 25th, 2003, 04:38 AM	#12
Big Booger Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: JAPAN Posts: 11,045	one other thing, can you list all your applications that you have installed thus far? Thanks __________________ Map yourself with TZ Frappr \| Booger's Blog

August 6th, 2003, 10:04 AM	#13
gicio Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 82	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

August 6th, 2003, 10:43 AM	#14
Big Booger Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: JAPAN Posts: 11,045	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? __________________ Map yourself with TZ Frappr \| Booger's Blog

August 6th, 2003, 10:56 AM	#15
gicio Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 82	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

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