Shut Down Problem

[Guest]

When I try to Shut Down or Reboot, my computer gets to the screen telling me
"Windows is shutting down", then hangs. Any remedies? Running XP SP2.

 

[Malke]

When I try to Shut Down or Reboot, my computer gets to the screen telling
me "Windows is shutting down", then hangs. Any remedies? Running XP SP2.

Go through this shutdown troubleshooter:
http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/shtdwnxp.htm

Naturally, you will want to be sure the computer is virus/malware-free:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

After you've done your troubleshooting, if you need more help refer to this
link to see what details to include in your next post:
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

Malke

 

[NoStop]

Go through this shutdown troubleshooter:
http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/shtdwnxp.htm

Geez, how many weeks will it take to investigate all the possible causes of
shutdown problems referred to on that page? Why does this unstable toy
operating system constantly develop shutdown problems for so many users?
Does XP have some kind of problem stopping services once they are running?
I've read pleas for help on this problem from hundreds of Windoze users on
this newsgroup over the past year. One would think that the richest
software company in the world would at least be able to produce an
"operating system" that could shutdown when asked to.

Naturally, you will want to be sure the computer is virus/malware-free:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

Sigh. More time wasted trying to wrestle a p.o.s. "operating system" into
working so folks can get some actual work done. MickeyMouse should be so
embarassed that it would leave software development to others capable of
building properly functioning software and get into a new field of
endeavour completely. Maybe it can start building and selling lawn
ornaments? Of course this would impact Elephant Boy's computer support
business as these services would no longer be needed trying to get a toy
operating system to actually work like a real computer operating system is
supposed to.

After you've done your troubleshooting, if you need more help refer to
this link to see what details to include in your next post:
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

Malke

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[Guest]

My PC RUNS very well..I have two SET-Up features to
use(after)OS(re-install)..the First is a NORMAL Start-up..the SECOND is a
SELECTIVE Start-up..it seems to depend on my Software Programs(Loaded)..the
DELL Music Match can be a problem..most others seem OK..I always use the
XP-logo for a Software INSTALL..I also use my PC for photography(about-99%)of
Start-Up's result in me useing Microsoft Picture IT 7.0 or ROXIO EZ/CD-DVD
Creator..so my PC willl go in that ONE direction..The Selective Start-up has
me UN-Checking some ITEMS..usually two-ROXIO Items(get un-checked)..or
Messenger..I basically will just leave the McAFEE and Microsoft
ITEMS-->>Checked..or in the NORMAL Start-up....I'll Close Down or EXIT ITEMS
in the LOWER Task Bar....PLUS....I clear out FILES to a CD..or my External
HDD...My PC is usually having some 80% FREE HD-space available..my EXT.
HDD-may RUN close to FULL/but that leads to DVD-files...I also must
re-install my OS about every three months/since my movie making just "blasts"
the heck out of XP-Pro..(actually)less than XP-Home Edition..so there are a
couple of ways to get your PC-smoothed out....Upgrade the OS...use a
Selective Start-up or a Normal Start-up....Clean your HD of FILES...get an
External HDD...an my best TUNE-up is the Re-Install of the
OS..also....Pentium is an excellent Processor...I'm useing a Celeron D w/this
new DELL...things are very good...Keep-the-Hard-Disk-CLEAN.