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

[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.