Computer won't shut down

  • Thread starter Thread starter Joe Fedosoff
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Joe Fedosoff

I often have to pull the plug to shut down my Compac XP. The problem seems
to be getting worse. Is this a common problem and does anyone have a
solution?

Joe
 
Instead of pulling the plug, try holding off button for up to 5 sec. Most likely it will have the same effect
I would say that you have some junk running and holding your Windows (unless it's a hardware problem...
Try this

http://home.earthlink.net/~rikhardk/How to optimize Windows XP for the best performance.ht

as a little housekeeping

Make sure that you are virus, spyware, and other junk --free
Update your Windows

http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/en/default.as

You could also check your system site (@ www.Compaq.com) for possible "recalls

Good Luck!
 
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