# Opposite of initializers in rails (2.x)?

**URL:** <https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/opposite-of-initializers-in-rails-2-x/191664>\
**Category:** Rails\
**Created:** [July 15, 2010, 11:37pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/opposite-of-initializers-in-rails-2-x/191664 "2010-07-15T23:37:52Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 15, 2010, 11:37pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/opposite-of-initializers-in-rails-2-x/191664/1 "2010-07-15T23:37:52Z")

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Hi list,

In rails, if I place files in config/initializers/, they will be  
executed when the rails app is started.  
I was wondering if there is a ‘deinitializer’?

I need to shut down a daemon that I have placed in config/initializers/

Best,  
Radhesh