Information:
This article will show you how to set the Wait to Kill time Windows 7 waits for programs to save data and close before shutting down.
This process is applicable to Windows Xp and Windows Vista as well
Warning:
You should always save and close all programs before shutting down the computer to help prevent any data loss.
Solutions:
Through Registry Editor
1. Open the Start Menu.
2. In the search box, type regedit and press Enter. (See screenshot below)
3. In regedit, go to: (See screenshot below)
Code:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control
4. In the right pane, right click on WaitToKillServiceTimeout and click on Modify. (See screenshot above)
5. Type in a number between 2000-20000 (2-20 seconds) and click on OK. (See screenshot below)
NOTE:
The default time is 12000. I use 2000 (2 seconds) and have not had any problems. Your experience may vary.
6. Close regedit.
NOTE:
If you have problems with programs from your computer shutting down to quickly, then repeat the above steps and increase the time (step 5) a bit.
This process is applicable to Windows Xp and Windows Vista as well
