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windows shut down problem

my system is not shutting down.i wait for it to shut down for about 30 minutes but it didn't. at last i have to directly shut it down by power off button. this problem is always repeated. i have scanned the whole system but it still persists
please tell what to do.

O.S.-windows xp
ANTIVIRUS- ms essentials.
Apr 27 '10 #1
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Studlyami
464 Expert 256MB
at what point does it not shutdown? Are you still in your desktop? can you view your task manager? Try booting in safe mode then see if the computer can shut down properly.
Apr 28 '10 #2
In such cases I usually reinstall windows.
Apr 30 '10 #3
Studlyami
464 Expert 256MB
In such cases I usually reinstall windows.
I think that's a little harsh.. at least right off the start. There are other things we can do to pin the problem and fix it without reinstalling everything.
May 2 '10 #4
Stang02GT
1,208 Expert 1GB
You could have a program open that needs to be closed before windows can shut down. My work PC will not let me shut down if Outlook is open.
May 11 '10 #5

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