This tip allows Windows to shutdown faster, as it sets very little time for applications to close. Usually an application is given over 10 seconds to close, before being forced. This simply reduces the waiting time for forcing an application.
Remember to press OK after setting each value to 1000.
Click Start and Run.
Type in 'regedit' and press OK.
Locate 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop'.
Double click 'WaitToKillAppTimeout', set value to 1000.
Double click 'HungAppTimeout', set value to 1000.
Locate 'HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktop'.
Double click 'WaitToKillAppTimeout', set value to 1000.
Locate 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\
CurrentControlSet\Control'.
Double click 'WaitToKillServiceTimeout', set value to 1000.
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