long shut down time

[Tricia]

Hi how can I find out why my computer takes about 2 mins to shut down. I
presume that a program will be causing this by writing to the hard disk as
the hard disk light stays on for this time? Windows xp pro with sp2 update
Thanks Tricia

 

[Guest]

Try some basics:

Clean Temporary Internet Files, Cookies and other temporary files:
http://www.fixyourwindows.com/optimizewindowstempfiles.htm

Check for errors and defragment hard drive:
http://www.fixyourwindows.com/optimizewindowsharddrive.htm

Clean Windows Startup and hidden Startup:
http://www.fixyourwindows.com/optimizewindowsstartup.htm

Spyware/Virus Removal and Prevention:
http://www.fixyourwindows.com/windowsxpsolutions.htm
(Links to online virus scans on the same page)

Hope this helps!