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Computer Shutdown problem?
Sweetorchid
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in Techie Stuff
Hi, can anyone help me please? My computer keeps getting stuck on the shut down screen.
It stays on the screen saying 'computer shutting down' and I then have to press the button on the main box... just suddenly started doing this..
Jane
It stays on the screen saying 'computer shutting down' and I then have to press the button on the main box... just suddenly started doing this..
Jane
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what OS are you using?
if it's 98 there is a patch available0 -
My windows operating system is Windows XP Home Edition0
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This is most probably caused by a recently installed piece of software which is not releasing itself from memory on shutdown in a timely fashion. (By default Windows has a time limit of x seconds for applications to close - if one takes more than this it can stop responding. Sometimes it will recover, other times will hang
Instead of shutting down from the start button, hold down CRLT-ALT-DEL together which opens the Task Manager. Then click on shutdown and then flick between Applications and Processes - you will see the various items disappear as they each close. Look for any that change to "Not Responding" - if you see one or more, this is the likely cause.How do I add a signature?0 -
i had the excect same problem and i fixed it, heres how i did it.... go to control panel then open administrative tools. then click on services. find "internet connection firewall (ICF)" . double click it and disable it. then shud sort your problem! hope it works!!!0
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Noooooooooooooooooooooo !!!!!
Please do NOT disable your firewall without having an alternative (Zonealarm, Kerio, Sygate) in place, or you will very soon have far more problems with your PC than a few troubles shutting down. :-/0
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