Shutdown problems?

Question

I am running XP and get a problem with shutting down, it takes absolute ages. Restarting is not a problem, just shutdown. I have been on Microsoft's website, but seem to be going round it circles.

Does anyone have any pointers please?

Answer 1

Might have set 'clear the pagefile at shutdown' option
This slows the shutdown process considerably

Moreover there's a tool from Microsoft that helps u with such problems

It is called 'Bootvis'
Download & use it to speed bootup & shutdown
Read the Help
It has a considerably complex process
But, IT WORKS

My hints:
1.Defragment ur hard disk
2.Maybe u've too many programs or drivers running
3.Maybe u have open non-respondent Network connections

Answer 2

Shutdown Troubleshooter
http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/shtdwnxp.php

Answer 3

Most probably there's got to be an error in some system file.
Try the following:
Start your pc in safe mode and check if there's any error loading any driver or a .sys file (there may be a msg. asking u to escape
or skip a specific file).Then that means that some files required by XP to run smoothly have been altered.
It may even happen if you use your pc for a longer duration at one go, (OR) if there's some problem in the CPU's fan.
If the CPU get heated to a certain limit, then that may also cause this problem.
If you are experiencing the former problem,then the best solution is to reinstall XP. Hope this helps you.

Answer 4

You could try going to the 'My computer' Start menu. Left click on drive C logo. Go to properties / Tools and click the 'Check now box' then re boot. This will scan for any missing files or disc damage.

Answer 5

you have a program running that doesn't want to shut down. hit alt control delete, then the processes tab to get a list of what's running. try rebooting with that open. you should see which one is getting stuck. then decide if that program is worth keeping.