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XP Hangs on Shut Down
CleverCat:
Off to try log off then shutdown...
Innuendo:
Yep brand new 'innards' a year ago but issue only started few days ago!-CleverCat (June 07, 2010, 04:13 AM)
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The most logical place to start is what has changed since it has started doing it? Any new programs? Any program updates? Any Windows updates? New drivers? Etc.
CleverCat:
All of the above Innuendo!
Log off no help but am now going to try ending processes in Task Manager to see if I can isolate the problem...
Also can't boot past Boot screen sometimes- have use restart button!
lanux128:
is your WinXP patched up to SP3 and all? try using this tool to shutdown in the meantime, Quick ShutDown.
• http://www.winutility.com/qsd/
Carol Haynes:
If I were you I'd use MSCONFIG to disable all startup items and all non-MS services and then reboot. See how that works. If all works OK gradually add services and startup items.
If your system doesn't shutdown from this state then there is something wrong in Windows or a driver. Try running SFC /SCANNOW (and have your Windows installation CD handy) to check that Windows files are consistent. If that doesn't find anything I would try upgrading motherboard and graphics drivers.
The other thing I would do is run a full Start > RUN> CHKDSK C: /R /V on your system drive to ensure it is consistent (esp. if you have been using the power and restart buttons a lot).
Also don't forget to look in the Application and System event viewers for come clues (START > RUN > EVENTVWR.MSC)
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