Faster Shutdown (Windows Xp)

Note: You should create a restore point before this process i.e. Click Start –> all programs –> accessories –> system tools –> system restore. Select “Create a restore point.” Click next. Under “restore point description” type “shutdown backup” (without quotes). Click create.

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Start –> run –> type “regedit” (without quotes). Hit enter.

Browse to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop

Modify the string value: “AutoEndTasks” set the value data to 1.

Modify/Create the string value: “WaitToKillAppTimeout” set the value data to 1000.

Modify/Create the string value: “HungAppTimeout” set the value data to 1000.

Browse to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control

Modify the string value: “WaitToKillServiceTimeout” set the value data to 1000.

Reboot.

Give Administrative Rights To The Guest Account

Start –> run –> type “control userpasswords2” (without quotes).

Under “Users for this computer” highlight the guest account and click properties.

Select the “Group Membership” tab. Under “Other” select the drop down menu and click “Administrators.”

guest

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Click apply –> ok.

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