AT systems hang during shutdown with XP Pro

[Wesley]

I have done a clean install of XP Pro on two different AT
computers with the same result: AT systems hang during
shutdown with XP Pro.

Everything works fine until I turn off the compute. The
program goes through the usual shutdown procedure but
stops at the window stating the computer is saving the
data and never gets to the screen stating it's safe to
turn the machine off.

After the HDD stops I can turn the machine off with the
main panel button and cold boot the compuer without any
error messages.

I have followed all the suggestions in the MS database
and troubleshooting without any change.

Has anyone else experienced this? What is the solution?

 

[Kelly]

Hi Wesley,

Suggestions:

This edit controls whether Windows should automatically power down or reboot
your computer once it has finished the shutdown process.

Power Off or Reboot After Shutdown (Line 76)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

This edit automatically ends tasks and timeouts that prevent programs from
shutting down and clears the Paging File on Exit.

Auto End Tasks to Enable a Proper Shutdown (Line 76)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Shutdown.Exe - Andrej Budja (Line 52)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Windows XP Stops Responding (Hangs) During Windows Shutdown
While Saving Your Settings:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q307274

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