RESOLVED Slow Shutdown

YellowKid · 06-17-2007, 06:25 PM

I have a problem with my computer. When I click Start>Turn off computer
It takes a pretty long time loading to the Log off,ShutDown,Restart Menu.
What is the cause of this,and what can I do to speed up the process?

**TheMatt** · 06-17-2007, 08:26 PM

Hi,

There is a registry tweak that can help with this. First, set a system restore point in case anything goes wrong.

For information on using the system restore, scroll down to "Create Restore Points Manually" in this link:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...w_03may19.mspx

Then, go into the registry. Navigate to this key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SYSTEM/CurrentControlSet/Control

In the Control folder, search for a key called "WaitToKillServiceTimeout"

Modify the data so it is less than 1000 (give 50 a try).

Reboot (this time it won't be fast), and after this initial reboot, it should be faster.

YellowKid · 06-17-2007, 08:46 PM

I read the thing on the site,and Im still not sure what Im suppose to do cause Im new to this :x Im at the "System Restore Point" And it askes for put a description,what do I insert there?

**TheMatt** · 06-17-2007, 08:56 PM

Just what you want to call it, like "Before registry change" for example. Any title you will remember.

YellowKid · 06-17-2007, 09:01 PM

When I go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SYSTEM/CurrentControlSet/Control
and I am at the Control Folder,Under the W's section where its Alphabetical,I can only find a "WatchDog" "Windows" "WMI" and a "WOW" I don't see
"WaitToKillServiceTimeout"

YellowKid · 06-17-2007, 09:02 PM

Nevermind I have figured it out :)

**TheMatt** · 06-17-2007, 09:03 PM

Hmm... Can you post a screenshot using PrtScr?

YellowKid · 06-17-2007, 09:15 PM

I don't "think" a screenshot is nescarry anymore because I have lowered it to 50,it was at 2000. And now the shutdown is WAY quicker then before. Thank you very much for helping :) If a screenshot "is" needed please tell me and I will put one up.

**TheMatt** · 06-17-2007, 09:17 PM

Glad you found it.

I was requesting the screenshot to help you find the key, but you got it.

YellowKid · 06-18-2007, 05:26 AM

I'd just like to thank you once again,you've been very helpful. :)

**TheMatt** · 06-18-2007, 06:20 AM

You're welcome.

06-17-2007, 06:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
YellowKid Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 71 OS: Windows XP	RESOLVED Slow Shutdown I have a problem with my computer. When I click Start>Turn off computer It takes a pretty long time loading to the Log off,ShutDown,Restart Menu. What is the cause of this,and what can I do to speed up the process?

06-17-2007, 08:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Slow Shutdown Hi, There is a registry tweak that can help with this. First, set a system restore point in case anything goes wrong. For information on using the system restore, scroll down to "Create Restore Points Manually" in this link: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...w_03may19.mspx Then, go into the registry. Navigate to this key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SYSTEM/CurrentControlSet/Control In the Control folder, search for a key called "WaitToKillServiceTimeout" Modify the data so it is less than 1000 (give 50 a try). Reboot (this time it won't be fast), and after this initial reboot, it should be faster. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

06-17-2007, 08:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
YellowKid Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 71 OS: Windows XP	Re: Slow Shutdown I read the thing on the site,and Im still not sure what Im suppose to do cause Im new to this :x Im at the "System Restore Point" And it askes for put a description,what do I insert there?

06-17-2007, 08:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Slow Shutdown Just what you want to call it, like "Before registry change" for example. Any title you will remember. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

06-17-2007, 09:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
YellowKid Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 71 OS: Windows XP	Re: Slow Shutdown When I go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SYSTEM/CurrentControlSet/Control and I am at the Control Folder,Under the W's section where its Alphabetical,I can only find a "WatchDog" "Windows" "WMI" and a "WOW" I don't see "WaitToKillServiceTimeout"

06-17-2007, 09:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
YellowKid Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 71 OS: Windows XP	Re: Slow Shutdown Nevermind I have figured it out :)

06-17-2007, 09:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Slow Shutdown Hmm... Can you post a screenshot using PrtScr? __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

06-17-2007, 09:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
YellowKid Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 71 OS: Windows XP	Re: Slow Shutdown I don't "think" a screenshot is nescarry anymore because I have lowered it to 50,it was at 2000. And now the shutdown is WAY quicker then before. Thank you very much for helping :) If a screenshot "is" needed please tell me and I will put one up.

06-17-2007, 09:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Slow Shutdown Glad you found it. I was requesting the screenshot to help you find the key, but you got it. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

06-18-2007, 05:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
YellowKid Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 71 OS: Windows XP	Re: RESOLVED Slow Shutdown I'd just like to thank you once again,you've been very helpful. :)

06-18-2007, 06:20 AM	#11 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: RESOLVED Slow Shutdown You're welcome. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides