VERY long shut-down time

[Guest]

I've installed Windows XP new on my second laptop and everything worked fine
until it started, that I can't shut it into hybernation (shift+ log off),
obviously some driver is impeding the unproblematic re-awakening. Just how do
I find out which one it is?

And secondly, the shut down command invokes a ~6 minute period where nothing
is happening before the PC actually starts shutting down, which takes quite
long itself.
Could that be related?
How could I test that?
Thanks in advance

 

[Guest]

“With its rock-solid foundation and ground-breaking new features, Windows XP
Professional does not quit working, even when your workday is done.†—
Microsoft
(Did they know what they were saying?)

I like that quote. I should read first and ask afterwards. There could be a
"sticky thread" about shutdown procedures here, might reduce the amount of
folks asking.

http://aumha.org/win5/a/shtdwnxp.htm
http://aumha.org/a/tshoot.htm

Let's see what they say.