Windows Profile Hive Cleanup Service

I don't shutdown my computer often, but when I do, it can take a LONG time to shut down. And from time to time, I need to do a restart, and it's the same. Tell it to restart, go get a coffee, mow the lawn, watch The Return of the King (extended version), and then go see if Windows has managed to shut down and reboot.

So I was happy to hear about the Microsoft Profile Hive Cleanup Service. Download it, install it, and let it run in the background. Supposedly it keeps an eye on any applications you run, and makes sure they clean up properly when you close them. This means when it's time to shutdown, Windows doesn't waste a lot of time trying to clean up the mess left behind by your unruly applications.

Download it here or here and give it a shot.