shut down is really slow

[ancientrites]

my os is windows xp with sp2.My pc takes nearly 4 minutes to shut down(with this time i even finish off smoking).well i have no other trouble with my pc.could anyone give me suggestion/help

[slugger]

check out the number of setrvices currently runnin on ur computer and disable those dat u donot need

u can access d services window
Start->Run->Services.msc[Enter]

u cud check out a few sites
WINDOWS XP SHUTDOWN & RESTART TROUBLESHOOTING

Shutdown is very slow - Windows XP

A nifty tool dat will disable magjority of the unnecessary services is GameXP

altho it will leave out a few services which i find unecessary, i let it fisrt do d job b4 i clse down additional services myself, save time

[anandk]

Also check if you are deleteing page file on each shutdown. Use a freeware tweaker to check/change this option.

[The Conqueror]

hmmm i suggest u hibernate.. if u dont know how to enable and do hibernate , reply

[Vishal Gupta]

You can also follow this tutorial to speedup your Windows:

Master Tutorial to Make Your Windows XP Super Fast

The registry code mentioned in the above tutorial will definitely help you in speeding up the shutdown process.

[ancientrites]

thanx guyz but seriously nothing happening.shut down is as slow as turtle racing.anyways one of my friends recommended me to use this free utility http://www.pcaholic.com/common-pc-pr...dows-shutdown/
hope this works and let you guys know if this one works
later....

[ancientrites]

today i used registry mechanic utility somewhat the shutdown is bit fast i mean it takes 2 minutes to shutdown