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Show detailed startup/shutdown messages

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Sets VerboseStatus = 1 so Windows shows exactly what it's doing during boot and shutdown ('Stopping services…', 'Applying updates…') instead of a generic spinner. Helpful for spotting what's slowing your boot. Reversible.

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