How to remove the shutdown tracker.
A: Start > Run MMC
File > Add/Remove Snap-in...
Add...
Group Policy Object Editor
Add
Finish
Close
OK
Local Computer Policy > Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Dbl-Click "Display Shutdown Event Tracker" and select Disabled.
OK
File
Exit
To help differentiate between production and test I leave the Shut Down Tracker running on production servers and turn it of in development.
Geordie