Won't Shut Down

[Alex_Bachrach]

Working with Win XP-Pro, when trying to shut down, after having closed all
windows then try to disconnect the adsl which quite often am unable to do.
Then try ctrl-alt-del and click shut down - system goes only as far as
Saving Your Settings and then hangs - then have to shut off the computer
with power switch which I'm sure isn't a healthy practice - any advice
welcome!

AB

 

[Kaylene aka Taurarian]

Perhaps you'll find something on these links
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q307274
Windows XP Stops Responding (Hangs) During Windows Shutdown
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q308029
Resources to Help Troubleshoot Shutdown Problems in Windows XP

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