How to Disable the Shut Down Event Tracker in Windows XP

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Click Start;

   If the symbol to the left of the icon is a (+) plus symbol then click on the (+) symbol.
   
   If the symbol to the left of the icon is the (-) minus symbol then do not click it and continue to the next step. , If the symbol to the left of the icon is a (+) plus symbol then click on the (+) symbol.
   
   If the symbol to the left of the icon is the (-) minus symbol then do not click it and continue to the next step. , If the icon named System looks like a closed folder then double click it so that it opens.
   
   There should be a (-) minus symbol beside this icon and the folder should be open like in the Editor preview image above. , If not click on the Standard tab so that it will be selected. , Single click Display Shutdown Event Tracker.
   
   It should now be highlighted.
   
   Double click Display Shutdown Event Tracker.
   
   You should now see a new window open that looks something like this: ,,
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   Step 2: Click Run

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   Step 3: In the run dialog window that appears type gpedit.msc and click OK You will now see a window that looks something like this:

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   Step 4: Look in the left panel for a computer icon named Computer Configuration.

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   Step 5: Look in the left panel for a folder icon named Administrative Templates .

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   Step 6: Look in the left panel for a folder icon named System.

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   Step 7: Look at the bottom of the right panel and make sure that the Standard tab is selected.

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   Step 8: Look in the right panel for an icon named Display Shutdown Event Tracker.

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   Step 9: Click the radio button that is labeled Disable.

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    Step 10: Click the OK button at the bottom of the properties window.

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