Modify Shutdown

Often times when XP is shutting down a dialog appears saying the system is waiting for a service to close. This tweak will reduce (or increase) the amount of time that expires before this warning appears. In some cases it may be desirable to allow the service more time, but most often a shorter delay is desirable. The lower the number entered the quicker the task will end.

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Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control


Modify/Create the Value Name [WaitToKillServiceTimeout] according to the Value Data listed below.


Data Type: REG_SZ [String Value] // Value Name: WaitToKillServiceTimeout
Value Data: [Default = 20,000 (expressed in milliseconds) Modify to preference.]