Thanks Ralf, lanux128.  I'll give these a try in a little bit!

Jim

Did you try to install another shutdown manager, given it the chance to override the bad manners from the previous one? I would try that.

Not yet, Curt.  I'd like to get the shutdown capability restored generally, first.

Thanks.

Jim

Assuming not too much time has passed, you might consider using System Restore to get Windows straightened out.

I mentioned that above -- I prefer not to use it if possible as I would lose too much else in the way of configuration changes I've made.  If it were a selective restore it would be great.  But it's not. 

Thanks.

Jim