WinXP Pro Hangs on Shutdown...Why????

[David]

I reformatted/reinstalled WinXP Pro -- after system started freezing on
shutdown.

After re-installing WInXP Pro and motherboard software(no other
software)- the system shutdown normally.

Next, I downloaded the windows updates - and the system starting taking
nearly 2 minutes to shutdown (tested several times). Then after adding
some programs, the system now takes well over 3 minutes to shutdown --
always hanging on "Saving your Settings".

I've searched Microsoft and Googled galore -- but still remain confused
as to the cause. I did check my drivers (through device manager) and
the system was working fine on initial re-installation.

Any ideas would be appreciated.

Dave

 

[Daave]

I reformatted/reinstalled WinXP Pro -- after system started freezing on
shutdown.

After re-installing WInXP Pro and motherboard software(no other
software)- the system shutdown normally.

Next, I downloaded the windows updates - and the system starting
taking nearly 2 minutes to shutdown (tested several times). Then
after adding some programs, the system now takes well over 3 minutes
to shutdown --
always hanging on "Saving your Settings".

I've searched Microsoft and Googled galore -- but still remain
confused as to the cause. I did check my drivers (through device
manager) and the system was working fine on initial re-installation.

Any ideas would be appreciated.

Have you seen the Windows XP Shutdown Troubleshooter at:

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

Scroll down to SHUTDOWN HANGS ON "SAVING YOUR SETTINGS"

 

[David]

Hi Dave,

Have you seen the Windows XP Shutdown Troubleshooter at:

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

Scroll down to SHUTDOWN HANGS ON "SAVING YOUR SETTINGS"

Yes, I did review the aumha.org article.
1. I did "assume" that the patch was already downloaded as I have
downloaded all "recommended" patches. I probably should go back in and
verify that it was there.
2. I also tried the alternative idea of removing the log-on Welcome
screen -- but it didn't help...

Thanks for your response
Dave

 

[Daave]

Hi Dave,


Yes, I did review the aumha.org article.
1. I did "assume" that the patch was already downloaded as I have
downloaded all "recommended" patches. I probably should go back in
and verify that it was there.
2. I also tried the alternative idea of removing the log-on Welcome
screen -- but it didn't help...

Can you do a System Restore to a time before you added "some programs?"
If your hang goes away, it's probably one of those.

And since you recently reinstalled the OS, you might as well start from
scratch. Make sure you have all your drivers and app installation files
as well as the SP2 disk (which also contains everything from SP1) and
follow the directions at:

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

Then install SP2 in Safe Mode while offline. Then, reboot and reconnect
and download/install all the other hotfixes post-SP2.