Windows 2000 Problem

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There is a registry key you can set to disable save settings on exit, but it
doesn't speed up shutdown any (see bottom of this reply)

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You should check what is running on startup for the reason why your computer
boots slowly.

Open the Registry Editor (Click START/RUN & type 'regedit' (without quotes &
press ENTER)

Navigate to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

and see what is running the the right-hand pane.

Click the REGISTRY menu, EXPORT REGISTRY FILE... & save a backup of your run
key

Now, in the right pane, remove messengers (may need disabling from
messengers TOOLS/OPTIONS menu)
Delete rubbish like Quicktime. If you see any suspicious entries like
'djfsiuhfsuyf' (example only) then be sure to delete those, as they could be
viruses, spyware, adware etc.
Always leave antivirus/firewall software running on startup.

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Before you close the registry editor:
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Navigate to:


User Key:
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HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explore
r

and

System Key:
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HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explor
er


Create a new DWORD value 'NoSaveSettings' (no quotes) & set the value to 1

The 'User Key' is for the current user & 'System Key' for all users on that
computer.

I hope this helps

Crouchie1998
BA (HONS) MCP MCSE