but it won't shut. I end up pressing down the power button in order to shut it down. Thoughts? Thanks!
2006-08-27 06:38:44 · 8 answers · asked by mado_tucson 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Too many stuff (or spyware) running in the background
The Hard Drive needs defraging
The Hard Drive is too full
1) Check for spyware. Run both Ad-aware (http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaw... and Skybot (http://www.safer-networking.org/)...... to remove any spyware. Run both as one may caught something the other missing. Then go to microsoft.com and download Defender to protect against future infections. All three programs are free.
2) Check that you have a least 10% of your hard drive free. Go to My Computer and right click on the Local Drive (C:). Look at the properties. If it has less that 10% free space, you will need to delete some files, or move them off the hard drive and on to a CD or DVD. Start by running the disk cleanup, which will remove temporary and other unneeded files. Go to Start, then All Programs, then System Tools and click the Disk Cleanup icon.
3) Run the msconfig utility. Go to Start, then Run and type in: msconfig
Go to the startup tab
You will see a list of all the programs that are loaded when your computer starts up. Uncheck any that you do not have to have. (Usually you can uncheck them all). If you decide you to need one, you can go back and recheck it.
4) Defrag the hard drive. Go into My Computer and right click on the Local Drive (C:). Select Properties and go into the Tools tab. Click the Defragment Now button to start the defrag program. If you have not defrag recently (or never) it may take several hours for the program to complete.
2006-08-27 06:42:32 · answer #1 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's having trouble turning off a device or program running in the back ground.
2006-08-27 06:41:45 · answer #2 · answered by Fremen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd suggest reinstalling your system . I have used various anti-spywares and still I have to reinstall my win every six months to make sure it goes smooth. The system gets overloaded when you install and deinstall programs, and it's quite risky to mess with the register. Try it, your computer should speed up.
2006-08-27 06:50:02 · answer #3 · answered by Klaatu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're having either registry errors or infected with spywares or adwares you may need to download and install ewido antispyware http://www.Ewido.net and Registry Mechanic http://www.download.com and Fix the But
(Note: if you don't have any problems in your pc then also these tools are recommended)
2006-08-27 07:02:39 · answer #4 · answered by Umax 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm going to assume that you're using Windows 2000, NOT Windows XP, because this was a fairly common problem in Windows 2000 and I haven't encountered it except once or twice in XP.
Check your event logs for errors and/or clues about what's going on, then check out some of these KB articles:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315409
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/266169
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/327565
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/832182
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/262575
2006-08-27 07:17:37 · answer #5 · answered by Jess Wundring 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have u loaded Sp2 w/winXP 2000...upgrade it and it will shut down if still does not type in search box ...WINXP Shutdown there is a program for this ...but before u do this check in Internet option click display go to screen saver click power go thru all that is there ...there is a long gated box use arrow to drop down box make sure box says ...when i click this button computer...." shuts down"......also check hibernation uncheck this box
2006-08-27 06:51:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Too much crap runnin in the background?
2006-08-27 06:40:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to wait because the system is busy
2006-08-27 06:44:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋