Computer takes a long time to shut down.

[Guest Frank Martin]

I have WinXP pro.

 

Lately the machine has been taking a long

time (about 2min) to shut down. Why does it

take so long and can the shutdown be speeded

up?

 

Frank.

[Guest TaurArian]

Re: Computer takes a long time to shut down.

 

Slow computer

http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/slowcom.htm

 

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by third-party software

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315

 

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"Frank Martin" <fm@general.com.au> wrote in message

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|I have WinXP pro.

|

| Lately the machine has been taking a long

| time (about 2min) to shut down. Why does it

| take so long and can the shutdown be speeded

| up?

|

| Frank.

|

|

[Guest windmap]

Re: Computer takes a long time to shut down.

 

 

Try this

Advanced troubleshooting for shutdown problems in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308029/en-us

 

 

"Frank Martin" <fm@general.com.au> wrote in message

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>I have WinXP pro.

>

> Lately the machine has been taking a long time (about 2min) to shut down.

> Why does it take so long and can the shutdown be speeded up?

>

> Frank.

>