Windows XP shutdown

[Mack S]

I click START, then TURN COMPUTER OFF..an hour glass appears for 90 seconds
to 2 minutes before next window comes up (standby, off). How do I speed
things up?

 

[meerkat]

I click START, then TURN COMPUTER OFF..an hour glass appears for 90 seconds
to 2 minutes before next window comes up (standby, off). How do I speed
things up?

Hi Mack
Go here, and read some of the answers, they might help you with
your problem.
http://forums.cnet.com/5208-10149_102-0.html?threadID=305686&start=135

best wishes..meerkat

 

[Malke]

I click START, then TURN COMPUTER OFF..an hour glass appears for 90
seconds to 2 minutes before next window comes up (standby, off). How do I
speed things up?

Shutdown issues are generally caused by a program and/or process that is
refusing to exit gracefully. The program and/or process can be from malware
or can be legitimate (such as an invasive antivirus like Norton or McAfee).
If you are using a Norton or McAfee product, uninstall it and replace with
a better program such as NOD32, Kasperksy, or Avast (free). The Windows
Firewall is adequate for most people.

A.The first step is always to make sure your computer is virus/malware free.

http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

B. If the computer is virus/malware-free, drivers are current, and no Norton
or McAfee programs are installed, then do clean-boot troubleshooting to see
which program/process is the culprit:

How to perform a clean boot in Vista and XP -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/331796

C. If you need more information, here is an excellent shutdown
troubleshooter:

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

Standard caveat: If troubleshooting the issue is too difficult - and there is
absolutely no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the
machine to a computer repair shop. This will not be your local
BigComputerStore/GeekSquad type of place. Get recommendations from family,
friends, colleagues.

Malke

 

[Mark Adams]

I click START, then TURN COMPUTER OFF..an hour glass appears for 90 seconds
to 2 minutes before next window comes up (standby, off). How do I speed
things up?

Click Start, Run, type msconfig in the box. When the utility opens, click
the Diagnostic Startup button and reboot the computer a couple of times. Does
it shut down quicker? If so, open the utility again and click the startup
tab; check the boxes one at a time and reboot each time until you find the
program that is causing the slow shutdown. Decide whether you want to
continue running that application. If not, uninstall it in Control Panel,
Add/ Remove Programs. If you don't know what the process is for; Google is
your friend.

 

[sgopus]

Not much, it all depends on whats currently in memory, it all has to shutdown
in an orderly fashion, you can check using msconfig to see what loading on
startup. and just uncheck what you don't want, I suggest caution if your not
certain of what things are.

 

[Jean Rosenfeld]

See if the extra Microsoft UPHclean service helps:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...6d-8912-4e18-b570-42470e2f3582&displaylang=en