How to reduce the shutdown time?

[Bharat89]

Hi All,

I am using the windows XP operating system. I getting lots of trouble while working over this. The serious problem of my system is that it takes more time to shutdown. I have tried to search solution over web but didn't get any proper solution.
If anyone know how to reduce the shutdown time then please let me know that. I would appreciate your help.

[Devasis]

I think you should try the below steps to reduce the the shutdown time:

1. First you need to locate the path "Hkey_Current_ User\Control Panel\Desktop" by using the "Regedit" command over run option.
2. After locating the above path you need to select the "AutoEndTasks" option.
3. After selecting this value you need to adjust it to value from "0" to "1".
4. Then you need to choose the "Wait To Kill App Timeout". then you need to adjust it's value to the "3500".
5. Finally close this window of registry and restart your system.

[Solomon]

Hi friend,

First you need to identify the component which causes your computer to shutdown slowly. Please review following some causes:

• If your computer has more useless files.
• If your computer doesn't have enough system memory.
• Any occurrence of the virus or Spyware.
• If your computer has more start-up programs.

[MrChris-]

I had same slow shutdown problem over my system. I am also working on the windows XP OS. My friend suggested me to scan my computer by using antivirus application . When I scan my system I found 19 viruses and few worms. Then I restated my PC. Then I tried to shutdown my PC and found that my PC took comparatively less time to shutdown . I think you need to do same operation with your computer.

[Calvin K]

Hello,

If you are suffering from slow shutdown problem , I recommend you to buy the software known as "Absolute Shutdown". By using this software you are able to shutdown your system in specific time. Here you will get the option to set the shutdown time. When you set the shutdown time windows get automatically shutdown within that period of time. The advantages of this software is that you can define the Shutdown in seconds.

[Lillebror]

Have you tried the following thing to reduce shutdown time of your computer?

• Scan your computer for to find out any virus infection.
• Make sure that your computer system comprises enough amount of system memory.
• Reduce the value of the "WaitTo KillApp Timeout" option.
• Don't assign more program for the startup.