shut down is really slow

check out the number of setrvices currently runnin on ur computer and disable those dat u donot need

u can access d services window
Start->Run->Services.msc[Enter]

u cud check out a few sites
WINDOWS XP SHUTDOWN & RESTART TROUBLESHOOTING

Shutdown is very slow - Windows XP

A nifty tool dat will disable magjority of the unnecessary services is GameXP

altho it will leave out a few services which i find unecessary, i let it fisrt do d job b4 i clse down additional services myself, save time

Also check if you are deleteing page file on each shutdown. Use a freeware tweaker to check/change this option.

hmmm i suggest u hibernate.. if u dont know how to enable and do hibernate , reply

You can also follow this tutorial to speedup your Windows:

Master Tutorial to Make Your Windows XP Super Fast

The registry code mentioned in the above tutorial will definitely help you in speeding up the shutdown process.

thanx guyz but seriously nothing happening.shut down is as slow as turtle racing.anyways one of my friends recommended me to use this free utility *www.pcaholic.com/common-pc-problems/slow-windows-shutdown/
hope this works and let you guys know if this one works
later....

today i used registry mechanic utility somewhat the shutdown is bit fast i mean it takes 2 minutes to shutdown