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How to enable Proper Shutdown in Windows XP ?

Learn the simple Trick on how to enable a proper Shutdown in Windows XP by an easy registry hack.

Proper Shutdown in Windows XP
There is Trick to auto end the running tasks and application which are running to enable a proper computer shutdown in Windows XP. This Trick can make your computer to run properly for a long period time.

To use this Trick follow the simple steps mentioned below:


  • Open Notepad.
  • Copy and Paste the following code into Notepad :
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 this File as ProperShutdown.reg.
  • Run this File and Restart your Computer.
  • Now it is done.

Note : If the Antivirus Software warns a malicious script than don't worry, it's normal and safe.


So it is a simple Trick to enable a proper Shutdown in Windows XP.

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