X-P startup and shutdown

[Guest]

I'm using a dell dimension 8200 windows XP pro. Computer takes an awful long
time to shut down. When I go to restart it always goes to the "windows shut
down improperly how would you like to start" screen. I've tried every option
with no luck, so, I just start as normal. It takes forever to load and goes
through the same deal every time I shut down. I looked at msconfig and
nothing out of the ordinary is loading. I've ran several registry repair
programs...no luck. I've ran a full system virus scan...no luck. This
problem started when my wife tried to load up AOL instant messenger (we don't
not use AOL for our internet). Other than the above, the computer runs
great. No performance problems or anything. Once it's finally loaded it,
it's fine. Please help!

Thanks.

 

[Guest]

Did you uninstall AOL messenger,try search in my computer also,delete if more
come up,then go to run,type:regedit In regedit,expand:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
software,see if its there,R.click on it,delete
it,close-out,expand:HKEY_LOCAL_USER
software,see if its there,then close out regedit.Go to run,type:services.msc
see if its running,R.click on it,in properties,select disable from auto
start mode.