shutting down issues

[Colin]

A few problems with my system when i click Start, turn
off computer, and then click turn off, it restarts
instead of shutting down, and I want to know how to fix
it. Also, there are 4 svchost.exe running in my
processes, is that normal?

 

[Chris Lanier]

Greetings --

Windows XP Shut Down Issues
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/win_xp_restart.htm

Troubleshooters for Windows XP Shut Down
http://aumha.org/win5/a/shtdwnxp.htm

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

 

[PaulM]

Windows XP Restarts When You Try to Shut Down Your Computer
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];311806