My computer is Window Xp HP. This just happen two days ago. When I turn off my computer, the hourglass come I have to wait a min. for the shut off menu come.Then when my computer is shutting off, it took a bit long to turn off the computer. I don't know why this happen. It not a virus or spyware cuz I scan everyday. System restore doesn't work & I even try rebooted it...and it still doesn't work. This piss me off cuz it never happen before. Is there another way?
2006-11-15 15:13:41 · 6 answers · asked by Tom 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
plug the damn thing out.....wait 10 seconds....try it again
trust me. this has happened to me before,you wont lose memory
2006-11-15 15:17:36 · answer #1 · answered by lil'chicano310 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something easy to try: do a Disk Cleanup. Start / Programs / Accessories / System Tools / Diskclean Up. After clking the above, follow screen instructions.
Also: Start / Settings / Control Panel / Internet Options. From there, Delete Cookies, Delete Files, Clear History. (the files you clear are only Temp. files and it is OK to clear these. Reboot and test again. If this does not fix the problem, go to: www.HP.com and look for the tech help link. This is FREE from HP even out of warranty. Send an email stating the problem and the model & S.N. of your computer. You will get free email help and the same tech. will stay with you until the problem is fixed. Good Luck.
NOTE: maybe you should do a Defrag also. This is also under System Tools along with Disk Cleanup.
2006-11-15 23:23:40 · answer #2 · answered by pappy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As for as i can say,it is some spyware or something else running on your comp. As you said you scan everyday, please update your anti virus software with the latest update and then disable system restore and restart in safe mode. Make a complete scan in the safe mode. This should help. It worked me
2006-11-15 23:22:12 · answer #3 · answered by tBone 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might try a registry cleaner it might solve some of your problems. You say it doesn't turn off, or it takes along time for a shutdown. Also try defragmenting, and you also may have to much junk installed, especially on startups.
2006-11-15 23:28:19 · answer #4 · answered by acowboydave 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your computer loads the unnecessary or suspicious files at startup, then disable them.
Restart again.
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2006-11-15 23:18:33 · answer #5 · answered by jetkidz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can give you a link that deals with hard drive problems.
Some RAM/ hard drive problems can be easily fixed yourself by using easily available tools. I found the info at http://fixit.in useful
2006-11-16 21:25:07 · answer #6 · answered by RICH 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋