Full Version: [WIN] Shutdown tracker
Hi, I have installed win2k3 and want to disable the shutdown tracker...I have the guides which say you have to goto group policy editor then into computer config -> admin templates but there isnt a system folder only a windows components folder!!! where has it gone and how can i get it back?
Did you perform an upgrade rather than a fresh install?
fresh install...
both the upgrade and install have it. But to disable it you do the following:
Start > Run
MMC
File > Add/Remove Snap-in...
Add...
Group Policy Object Editor
Add
Finish
Close
OK
That' about it.
Start > Run
MMC
File > Add/Remove Snap-in...
Add...
Group Policy Object Editor
Add
Finish
Close
OK
That' about it.
yeah i have those instructions and can get into group policy no probs, but the system folder isnt there!!!
Tom
Tom
access gpedit.msc directly.
yeah done that didnt make any difference!!!
Hmm not sure where your looking but it is their, I did that a few days ago 
From Windows 2003 FAQ on windowsbeta.microsoft.com...
QUOTE
After installing Windows .NET, Build 3621 (and maybe any newer build), you will probably see a new shutdown dialog box asking for the reason of every shutdown/restart. While this information can be useful for the people at Microsoft, sometimes it can be disturbing for beta sites that are continuously rebooting the machines.
You have the option to disable this new shutdow dialog box (called Shutdown Event Tracker) and revert to the classic one where no question is asked.
To do so, either run GPEDIT.MSC if your machine is NOT a domain controller, or launch Domain Security Policy (from the Administrative Tools folder) if your computer is a domain controller. Next, navigate to Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System and then set the Display Shutdown Event Tracker policy to Disable. You won't be asked any more when you try to shutdown/restart your machine.
Additionally, you can Open Help and Support, and search for "shutdown event tracker overview." The suggested topic provides information on the new shutdown event tracker, and how to enable/disable it.
You have the option to disable this new shutdow dialog box (called Shutdown Event Tracker) and revert to the classic one where no question is asked.
To do so, either run GPEDIT.MSC if your machine is NOT a domain controller, or launch Domain Security Policy (from the Administrative Tools folder) if your computer is a domain controller. Next, navigate to Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System and then set the Display Shutdown Event Tracker policy to Disable. You won't be asked any more when you try to shutdown/restart your machine.
Additionally, you can Open Help and Support, and search for "shutdown event tracker overview." The suggested topic provides information on the new shutdown event tracker, and how to enable/disable it.
Which build do you have RC1 or RC2
If it RC1, this reg Hack is not available, its only available in RC2
If it RC1, this reg Hack is not available, its only available in RC2
QUOTE (virtualraider @ Apr 29 2003, 01:17)
Which build do you have RC1 or RC2
If it RC1, this reg Hack is not available, its only available in RC2
If it RC1, this reg Hack is not available, its only available in RC2
Oops, forgot about RC1.
im using the final version...and they are the instructions i am using but there isnt a system folder just a windows components folder and there isnt anything related in that!
Cheers
Tom
Cheers
Tom
QUOTE (TomAL @ Apr 29 2003, 11:27)
im using the final version...and they are the instructions i am using but there isnt a system folder just a windows components folder and there isnt anything related in that!
Cheers
Tom
Cheers
Tom
I had to make two forays into that folder myself...make sure that you're doing all your navigating in the left pane, not the right one...until you get to the end...
QUOTE (TomAL @ Apr 29 2003, 11:27)
im using the final version...and they are the instructions i am using but there isnt a system folder just a windows components folder and there isnt anything related in that!
Cheers
Tom
Cheers
Tom
Here's a screenshot of where it is...
http://www.wzrd.com/~rbrennan/misc/shutdown.jpg
And here's an excellent article on that and other tips -
http://www.neowin.net/articles.php?action=...age=1&pagenum=1
Yeah this is how i am doing it!!! except the System, Network and printers folders arnt there!!!
Tom
Tom
Try going to tools folders options/View/ Hide system files and uncheck it in windows explorer.
Also show hidden files
Also show hidden files
Still not there!!! What can this be...
Cheers...
Tom
Cheers...
Tom
QUOTE (TomAL @ Apr 30 2003, 13:08)
Still not there!!! What can this be...
Cheers...
Tom
Cheers...
Tom
Do u have the correct privileges?
ive got administrator priviliges and i have tried logging in as administrator with no different results.
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