Auto End Tasks to Enable a Proper Shutdown, Windows XP Tweak
Auto End Tasks to Enable a Proper Shutdown
This reg file automatically ends tasks and timeouts that prevent programs from shutting down and clears the Paging File on Exit.
- Copy the following (everything in the box) into notepad.
Auto End Tasks to Enable a Proper Shutdown, Windows XP Tweak
QUOTE
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management]
“ClearPageFileAtShutdown”=dword:00000001
[HKEY_USERS.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktop]
“AutoEndTasks”=”1”
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control]
“WaitToKillServiceTimeout”=”1000”
- Save the file as shutdown.reg
- Double click the file to import into your registry.
NOTE: If your anti-virus software warns you of a “malicious” script, this is normal if you have “Script Safe” or similar technology enabled.