XP does not shut down

[Jerry Fiedler]

Recently my computer running XP will not shut down. It simply hangs on the
"Windows shutting down" screen. Is there anything I can do besides pulling
the plug.
Thanks.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Resources to Help Troubleshoot Shutdown Problems in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308029&Product=winxp#3

Shutdown & Restart Troubleshooting
http://aumha.org/win5/a/shtdwnxp.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP James A. Eshelman]

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| Recently my computer running XP will not shut down. It simply hangs on the
| "Windows shutting down" screen. Is there anything I can do besides pulling
| the plug.
| Thanks.