xpcom: event receiver

[Sonny]

Hi,

This xpcom seems to prevent my computer from shutting down because it is not
responding. Don't know what it is but Wikipedia says it is Cross Platform
Component Object Model from Mozilla.

I did go to the Mozilla XPCOM site and its making me spin with tech stuff.
Anyone here can explain what's happening (in layman terms) and how to work
around.

Thanks

Sonny

 

[Malke]

Hi,

This xpcom seems to prevent my computer from shutting down because it is not
responding. Don't know what it is but Wikipedia says it is Cross Platform
Component Object Model from Mozilla.

I did go to the Mozilla XPCOM site and its making me spin with tech stuff.
Anyone here can explain what's happening (in layman terms) and how to work
around.

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

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

If the computer is clean, then go through this shutdown troubleshooter:

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

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