Shutdown Event Tracker

Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Version 2003

By default, Shutdown Event Tracker is enabled for all Windows Server 2003 operating systems and for Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Version 2003.

To disable Shutdown Event Tracker on all Windows Server 2003 operating systems and in Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Version 2003, disable the Display Shutdown Event Tracker policy by using Group Policy. To do this by using Local Group Policy, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. Type gpedit.msc, and then click OK.
3. Expand Computer Configuration, expand Administrative Templates, and then expand System.
4. Double-click Display Shutdown Event Tracker.
5. Click Disabled, and then click OK.