Unable to Shut Down

[Connie]

I'm suddenly unable to shut down Windows properly. I have
to manually power it down. I've made sure no programs are
still running. I recently downloaded SP2 but I don't know
if that could be causing the problem. Any suggestions?
Thanks!

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Resources to Help Troubleshoot Shutdown Problems in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308029&Product=winxp#3

Windows XP restarts unexpectedly or restarts when you shut down the computer
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;320299&Product=winxp

Windows XP Shutdown and Restart Troubleshooting
http://aumha.org/win5/a/shtdwnxp.htm

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| I'm suddenly unable to shut down Windows properly. I have
| to manually power it down. I've made sure no programs are
| still running. I recently downloaded SP2 but I don't know
| if that could be causing the problem. Any suggestions?
| Thanks!

 

[Connie]

Thanks Carey!

-----Original Message-----
Resources to Help Troubleshoot Shutdown Problems in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en- us;308029&Product=winxp#3

Windows XP restarts unexpectedly or restarts when you shut down the computer
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en- us;320299&Product=winxp

Windows XP Shutdown and Restart Troubleshooting
http://aumha.org/win5/a/shtdwnxp.htm

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default. aspx
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| I'm suddenly unable to shut down Windows properly. I have
| to manually power it down. I've made sure no programs are
| still running. I recently downloaded SP2 but I don't know
| if that could be causing the problem. Any suggestions?
| Thanks!
.