Can't shut down my computer, please advise

[PeterM]

The first time ever that I was not able to turn of my computer. The only way
I can do it, is pushing the on/off button. Isn't there a secret command. I
tried google, and used about everything that I can see. I installed nothing
new, but I did a Trend Micro, and probably deleted something that was
suppose to be on the computer. I tried a cmd shutdown -r and all the other
little commands. The 3 finger salute gives me the middle finger back. I
appreciate any help I can get........using Win xp Home..........without any
log-on or password, I don't have a log off button that I can
push.............Opa Peter

 

[RJK]

FWI - during a Windows session where I've used one application program
after another including restarting one or more app. programs multiple times,
once in a while my XP Home hangs on shut-down.

I've always put it down to one or more ill behaved application programs,
because on the whole my XP platform is very robust.

regards, Richard

 

[RJK]

.....oops, also visit http://www.aumha.org for definitive information on
shutdown problems.

regards, Richard

 

[PeterM]

Many thanks Richard, your help was appreciated. Especially the URL, it wound
up in my Favorites. I can't believe it, I found the answer myself. I did a
Control Alt Del, went to the owner tab, and logged off there, the rest was
just normal shutdown. Once shut down, and the subsequent start-up and
shutdown was normal. I did remember what you said Richard, I did open a
bunch of programs, and used them, and shut them down again, at least that is
what I thought. 2 of them were older programs. FormFlow from Symantec. The
other one I can't remember. Thanks again Richard, and the rest of the group
here is great.............Peter