Computer won't shut down

[Guest]

My XP home computer won't shut down, hibernate or stand by it just keeps
restarting. I have to turn off the power using the main switch. I have tried
Critical Update for Windows XP (KB885626) and turned off automatic restart
but didn't help. Everything woks fine just won't shutdown

 

[Wesley Vogel]

See if one of these helps...

Shutdown is very slow - Windows XP
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/slowshutdown.htm

Windows XP Restarts Unexpectedly or Restarts When You Shut Down the Computer
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q320299

Windows XP Restarts When You Try to Shut Down Your Computer
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q311806

Your Computer May Not Shut Down After You Upgrade to Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;313290

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

Computer Does Not Shut Down Properly if Selective Suspend Is Enabled
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q315664

WINDOWS XP SHUTDOWN & RESTART TROUBLESHOOTING
http://aumha.org/win5/a/shtdwnxp.htm

Windows XP Boot Problems & Edits
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/win_xp_restart.htm

Troubleshooting Windows XP Shutdown Issues
http://www.theeldergeek.com/shutdown_issues_in_xp.htm

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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