Very slow shut down

[Craig]

When I shut down or restart my computer, it takes forever
for my computer to shut down. How can I resolve this
issue?

Thank you...

Craig

 

[Lebev]

When I shut down or restart my computer, it takes forever
for my computer to shut down. How can I resolve this
issue?

Thank you...

Craig

Had the same problem and this worked for me:

start > run > gpedit.msc > Computer Configuration> Administrative
Template >System > Logon > Maximum retries to unload and update user
profile ...
set enabled and to say 5 ... default if not configured is 60!!

 

[Gary Smith]

start > run > gpedit.msc > Computer Configuration> Administrative
Template >System > Logon > Maximum retries to unload and update user
profile ...
set enabled and to say 5 ... default if not configured is 60!!

That masks the symptoms but doesn't do anything about the actual problem.
Look here for information on the likely cause and a cure:
http://www.jsiinc.com/SUBP/tip7800/rh7815.htm

 

[Steve Parry [MVP]]

Had the same problem and this worked for me:

start > run > gpedit.msc > Computer Configuration> Administrative
Template >System > Logon > Maximum retries to unload and update user
profile ...
set enabled and to say 5 ... default if not configured is 60!!

now that sounds familiar, been doing a little cutting and pasting have
we ;o)

goto Control Panel>Add/Remove Programs > Change/Remove Programs and see
if Q329170 is listed as an update if it is remove it.

plus

start > run > gpedit.msc > Computer Configuration> Administrative
Template
System > Logon > Maximum retries to unload and update user profile ...
set
enabled and to say 5 ... default if not configured is 60!!

There appears to be a hotfix available from MS (thanks Neo)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;814770

but you will have to telephone MS to order it.