Disable shutdown event tracker in Windows Server 2003

1. Open the local group policy editor by typing gpedit.msc in the run prompt. (applicable to non-domain computer)

2. Expand the left menu tree. Computer Configuration => Administrative Templates => System (if the System container if not there, right click on Administrative Templates and add the container)

3. Double click on the "Display Shutdown Event Tracker" item

4. Select Disabled

5. Click OK and close the dialogs.

6. To ensure the change is in effect immediately, type "gpupdate /force" in a command prompt.