Very slow shutdown

[Paul Kronfield]

XP Pro starts up quickly with no problem. However, lately it takes a very long time to shut down. What can be causing this and how can I correct it?

Thanks!

 

[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

XP Pro starts up quickly with no problem. However, lately it takes a very
long time to shut down. What can be causing this and how can I correct it?

Thanks!

 

[davetest]

XP Pro starts up quickly with no problem. However, lately it takes a very long time to shut down. What can be causing this and how can I correct it?

Thanks!

Have you installed any new products that have constantly running
services? For example, Apple's itunes causes a delay on some PC's,
something to do with their Gearsec CD recording service.
Dave

 

[Pfaul Kronfield]

Thanks, Chris. One of your links solved the problem. For some reason my Group Policy Editor had a security option to clear the pagefile at system shutdown. The same setting also forces the hibernation file to be wiped at shutdown. I disabled this setting and the shutdown is now at normal speed!!!

THANKS!!