Auto End Tasks To Enable A Quick Shutdown (Windows XP) PDF
Looking for answers about automatically ending tasks and time outs on shutdown in Windows XP? We have put together this very simple to follow guide to improve the shutdown or restart of Windows XP. If you find this information useful then please make a donation to keep this information FREE. If you can't find the answer you are looking for then please feel free to contact by using the form to the right of this page.

The following download will automatically modify your Windows registry to enable your computer to automatically end tasks and timeout to speed up your computers shutdowns and restarts.

  1. Download shutdown.zip and save it to your desktop.
  2. Extract the shutdown.zip to the same location (Desktop).
  3. Double click the folder shutdown.
  4. Double click the file shutdown.reg 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. Just ignore the warning and let it continue.


All Done and enjoy.