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

[Big Booger]

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/p.../powertoys.asp

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

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserv...s/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?