Change Shutdown Time


  1. Posts : 102
    Windows 7 x64 7229
       #1

    Change Shutdown Time


    Microsoft did try to change the time it takes to shutdown, but they only made it 8000 MS then Vista. In my opinion it's still slow so let's change it(sorry if this is already posted, I looked) This is common knowledge:
    1. Open Regedit
    2. Backup Registry if you want
    3. Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control
    4. Look for "WaitToKillServiceTimeout", by default, it is set to 12000 milliseconds(I think)
    5. Change this value to anywhere from 2000-5000, that is 2-5 seconds.

    Hope this helps.
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  2. Posts : 3,141
    Vista Ult 64 bit Seven Ult RTM x64
       #2

    Hello Copyright,

    Welcome to the Seven Forums.

    Tutorial here on that: Shut Down -Speed Up[2]=Performance Maintenance

    Lots of great info in the tutorials. Check em out. Hope you enjoy your stay.

    Gary
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  3. Posts : 9,582
    Windows 8.1 Pro RTM x64
       #3

    I don't have any problems here. With all programs closed, the time from clicking Shut Down to the system powering off is just 15 seconds, as regular as clockwork. No registry settings have been altered, this is just the time it takes on my system.
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  4. Posts : 4,364
    Windows 11 21H2 Current build
       #4

    Agreed, Dwarf - every once in a while I get an app that needs closing but that happens relatively quickly....the shutdown and sleep functions have been improved drastically in W7.
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