Computer not shutting down sometimes

[Merryterry]

Occasionally my XP computer fails to shut down completely and just
'hangs' . I cannot turn it off with the power button it stays hung.

I have to switch it off at the power source.

Any ideas?

 

[Guest]

try turn off the enable hibernation option from Power under Contro Panel.
That fixed it for me. My computer was saving the entire session everytime I
powered down. There is a registry fix to this too. Google for "Shutdown hangs
windows XP"

 

[AJR]

To turn off the computer hold the power button in for several seconds -
on/off is "software" controlled - switch is not "hardwired" - pulling plug
unless absolutely necessary is not a good idea - causes improper shutdown.