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When shutting down, pc starts to shut down normally, goes to black screen,

and then starts over with ssaving settings, shutting down,etc. and is taking

much longer than normal to shut down even at this point. I only see two

errors in the Events Log, and the time frame is not corresponding to the time

that I shut down my pc.

 

Red warning in Event Log says: "Service Control Manager"....

The following boot-start or system-start driver(s) failed to load:

SASKUTIL

 

For more information, see Help and Support Center at

http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.

The above link does not work!

 

The yellow warning has to do with Windows Defender:

 

Windows Defender Real-Time Protection agent has detected changes. Microsoft

recommends you analyze the software that made these changes for potential

risks. You can use information about how these programs operate to choose

whether to allow them to run or remove them from your computer. Allow

changes only if you trust the program or the software publisher. Windows

Defender can't undo changes that you allow.

For more information please see the following:

http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=74409

Scan ID: {81F4F233-F99E-412E-B6A0-CB2702F09493}

User: REMOVED

Name: Unknown

ID:

Severity: Not Yet Classified

Category: Not Yet Classified

Path Found:

regkey:HKCU@S-1-5-21-985050144-1848002618-3514997205-1006\Software\Microsoft\Internet

Explorer\MenuExt\Add to

Anti-Banner;iemenuext:HKCU@S-1-5-21-985050144-1848002618-3514997205-1006\Software\Microsoft\Internet

Explorer\MenuExt\Add to Anti-Banner;file:C:\Program Files\Kaspersky

Lab\Kaspersky Internet Security 7.0\ie_banner_deny.htm

Alert Type: Unclassified software

Detection Type:

 

This link only takes me to Windows Defender Homepage of Microsoft.

 

I have thought about ending the process for Windows Defnder before shut

down, to see if that is the cause, but can't figure out how to do that even.

 

I could really use some help.... I don't have a clue what to do next and my

computer skills for troubleshooting are limited at best. Thank you.

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Re: XP 'hangs' at shut down

 

computerchallengedcc wrote:

> When shutting down, pc starts to shut down normally, goes to black screen,

> and then starts over with ssaving settings, shutting down,etc. and is

> taking

> much longer than normal to shut down even at this point. I only see two

> errors in the Events Log, and the time frame is not corresponding to the

> time that I shut down my pc.

>

> Red warning in Event Log says: "Service Control Manager"....

> The following boot-start or system-start driver(s) failed to load:

> SASKUTIL

>

> For more information, see Help and Support Center at

> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.

> The above link does not work!

>

> The yellow warning has to do with Windows Defender:

>

> Windows Defender Real-Time Protection agent has detected changes.

> Microsoft recommends you analyze the software that made these changes for

> potential risks. You can use information about how these programs operate

> to choose

> whether to allow them to run or remove them from your computer. Allow

> changes only if you trust the program or the software publisher. Windows

> Defender can't undo changes that you allow.

> For more information please see the following:

> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=74409

> Scan ID: {81F4F233-F99E-412E-B6A0-CB2702F09493}

> User: REMOVED

> Name: Unknown

> ID:

> Severity: Not Yet Classified

> Category: Not Yet Classified

> Path Found:

>

regkey:HKCU@S-1-5-21-985050144-1848002618-3514997205-1006\Software\Microsoft\Internet

> Explorer\MenuExt\Add to

>

Anti-Banner;iemenuext:HKCU@S-1-5-21-985050144-1848002618-3514997205-1006\Software\Microsoft\Internet

> Explorer\MenuExt\Add to Anti-Banner;file:C:\Program Files\Kaspersky

> Lab\Kaspersky Internet Security 7.0\ie_banner_deny.htm

> Alert Type: Unclassified software

> Detection Type:

>

> This link only takes me to Windows Defender Homepage of Microsoft.

>

> I have thought about ending the process for Windows Defnder before shut

> down, to see if that is the cause, but can't figure out how to do that

> even.

>

> I could really use some help.... I don't have a clue what to do next and

> my

> computer skills for troubleshooting are limited at best. Thank you.

 

Shutdown issues are generally caused by a program and/or process that is

refusing to exit gracefully. The program and/or process can be from malware

or can be legitimate (such as an invasive antivirus like Norton or McAfee).

If you are using a Norton or McAfee product, uninstall it and replace with

a better program such as NOD32, Kasperksy, or Avast (free). The Windows

Firewall is adequate for most people. Shutdown issues can also be caused by

old/poorly written drivers so make sure all drivers are updated. See Step

B. below for general driver directions.

 

A.The first step is always to make sure your computer is virus/malware free.

 

http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

 

B. Drivers - The First Law of Driver Updates is "if it ain't broke, don't

fix it". Normally if everything is working you want to leave things as they

are. The exception is that heavy-duty gamers will usually want to update

their video and sound drivers to squeeze every last bit of performance out

of the hardware to get the fastest frame rates. If you're not one of those

people, you don't need to update your drivers if there are no problems you

are trying to solve.

 

Never get drivers from Windows Update. Get them from:

 

1. The device mftr.'s website; OR

2. The motherboard mftr.'s website if hardware is onboard; OR

3. The OEM's website for your specific machine if you have an OEM computer

(HP, Dell, Sony, etc.).

 

Read the installation instructions on the website where you get the drivers.

 

To find out what hardware is in your computer:

 

1. Read any documentation you got when you bought the computer.

2. If the computer is OEM, go to the OEM's website for your specific model

machine and look at the specs (you'll be there to get the drivers anyway)

3. Download, install and run a free system inventory program like Belarc

Advisor or System Information for Windows.

 

http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html - Belarc Advisor

http://www.gtopala.com/ - System Information for Windows

 

C. If the computer is virus/malware-free, drivers are current, and no Norton

or McAfee programs are installed, then do clean-boot troubleshooting to see

which program/process is the culprit:

 

How to perform a clean boot in Vista and XP -

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/331796

 

D. If you need more information, here is an excellent shutdown

troubleshooter:

 

http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/shtdwnxp.htm

 

Standard caveat: If troubleshooting the issue is too difficult - and there

is absolutely no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the

machine to a computer repair shop. This will not be your local

BigComputerStore/GeekSquad type of place. Get recommendations from family,

friends, colleagues.

 

Malke

--

MS-MVP

Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!

FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ

Guest computerchallengedcc
Posted

Re: XP 'hangs' at shut down

 

Malke,

Thank you for your help and your suggestions. Will take me a few 'reads' to

digest it all :) I failed to mention in my previous post that I do have KIs

(Kaspersky Internet Suite 7.0) on this pc. Also have Syblaster, Search and

Destroy, Windows Defender, and Malwarebytes. I do keep everything up to

date, but drivers... no, have never done that & have never attempted to even

search for or install updated drivers.... This part is way over my head so am

at a lose as to where to begin with that. :(

i will post back and update you once I go through everything you have

suggested for me to try. Thank you for your time.

 

"Malke" wrote:

> computerchallengedcc wrote:

>

> > When shutting down, pc starts to shut down normally, goes to black screen,

> > and then starts over with ssaving settings, shutting down,etc. and is

> > taking

> > much longer than normal to shut down even at this point. I only see two

> > errors in the Events Log, and the time frame is not corresponding to the

> > time that I shut down my pc.

> >

> > Red warning in Event Log says: "Service Control Manager"....

> > The following boot-start or system-start driver(s) failed to load:

> > SASKUTIL

> >

> > For more information, see Help and Support Center at

> > http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.

> > The above link does not work!

> >

> > The yellow warning has to do with Windows Defender:

> >

> > Windows Defender Real-Time Protection agent has detected changes.

> > Microsoft recommends you analyze the software that made these changes for

> > potential risks. You can use information about how these programs operate

> > to choose

> > whether to allow them to run or remove them from your computer. Allow

> > changes only if you trust the program or the software publisher. Windows

> > Defender can't undo changes that you allow.

> > For more information please see the following:

> > http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=74409

> > Scan ID: {81F4F233-F99E-412E-B6A0-CB2702F09493}

> > User: REMOVED

> > Name: Unknown

> > ID:

> > Severity: Not Yet Classified

> > Category: Not Yet Classified

> > Path Found:

> >

> regkey:HKCU@S-1-5-21-985050144-1848002618-3514997205-1006\Software\Microsoft\Internet

> > Explorer\MenuExt\Add to

> >

> Anti-Banner;iemenuext:HKCU@S-1-5-21-985050144-1848002618-3514997205-1006\Software\Microsoft\Internet

> > Explorer\MenuExt\Add to Anti-Banner;file:C:\Program Files\Kaspersky

> > Lab\Kaspersky Internet Security 7.0\ie_banner_deny.htm

> > Alert Type: Unclassified software

> > Detection Type:

> >

> > This link only takes me to Windows Defender Homepage of Microsoft.

> >

> > I have thought about ending the process for Windows Defnder before shut

> > down, to see if that is the cause, but can't figure out how to do that

> > even.

> >

> > I could really use some help.... I don't have a clue what to do next and

> > my

> > computer skills for troubleshooting are limited at best. Thank you.

>

> Shutdown issues are generally caused by a program and/or process that is

> refusing to exit gracefully. The program and/or process can be from malware

> or can be legitimate (such as an invasive antivirus like Norton or McAfee).

> If you are using a Norton or McAfee product, uninstall it and replace with

> a better program such as NOD32, Kasperksy, or Avast (free). The Windows

> Firewall is adequate for most people. Shutdown issues can also be caused by

> old/poorly written drivers so make sure all drivers are updated. See Step

> B. below for general driver directions.

>

> A.The first step is always to make sure your computer is virus/malware free.

>

> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

>

> B. Drivers - The First Law of Driver Updates is "if it ain't broke, don't

> fix it". Normally if everything is working you want to leave things as they

> are. The exception is that heavy-duty gamers will usually want to update

> their video and sound drivers to squeeze every last bit of performance out

> of the hardware to get the fastest frame rates. If you're not one of those

> people, you don't need to update your drivers if there are no problems you

> are trying to solve.

>

> Never get drivers from Windows Update. Get them from:

>

> 1. The device mftr.'s website; OR

> 2. The motherboard mftr.'s website if hardware is onboard; OR

> 3. The OEM's website for your specific machine if you have an OEM computer

> (HP, Dell, Sony, etc.).

>

> Read the installation instructions on the website where you get the drivers.

>

> To find out what hardware is in your computer:

>

> 1. Read any documentation you got when you bought the computer.

> 2. If the computer is OEM, go to the OEM's website for your specific model

> machine and look at the specs (you'll be there to get the drivers anyway)

> 3. Download, install and run a free system inventory program like Belarc

> Advisor or System Information for Windows.

>

> http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html - Belarc Advisor

> http://www.gtopala.com/ - System Information for Windows

>

> C. If the computer is virus/malware-free, drivers are current, and no Norton

> or McAfee programs are installed, then do clean-boot troubleshooting to see

> which program/process is the culprit:

>

> How to perform a clean boot in Vista and XP -

> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/331796

>

> D. If you need more information, here is an excellent shutdown

> troubleshooter:

>

> http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/shtdwnxp.htm

>

> Standard caveat: If troubleshooting the issue is too difficult - and there

> is absolutely no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the

> machine to a computer repair shop. This will not be your local

> BigComputerStore/GeekSquad type of place. Get recommendations from family,

> friends, colleagues.

>

> Malke

> --

> MS-MVP

> Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!

> FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ

>

>

Posted

Re: XP 'hangs' at shut down

 

computerchallengedcc wrote:

> Malke,

> Thank you for your help and your suggestions. Will take me a few 'reads'

> to

> digest it all :) I failed to mention in my previous post that I do have

> KIs

> (Kaspersky Internet Suite 7.0) on this pc. Also have Syblaster, Search

> and

> Destroy, Windows Defender, and Malwarebytes. I do keep everything up to

> date, but drivers... no, have never done that & have never attempted to

> even search for or install updated drivers.... This part is way over my

> head so am

> at a lose as to where to begin with that. :(

> i will post back and update you once I go through everything you have

> suggested for me to try. Thank you for your time.

 

If you haven't recently installed drivers and have Windows Update not set to

automatically download/install so you couldn't have installed drivers from

there, it's probably not drivers. So you can skip that part.

 

Malke

--

MS-MVP

Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!

FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ

Posted

RE: XP 'hangs' at shut down

 

scan for viruses, and spyware and all that nasty stuff. If it still doesnt

work, try running XP in a repair install.

 

"computerchallengedcc" wrote:

> When shutting down, pc starts to shut down normally, goes to black screen,

> and then starts over with ssaving settings, shutting down,etc. and is taking

> much longer than normal to shut down even at this point. I only see two

> errors in the Events Log, and the time frame is not corresponding to the time

> that I shut down my pc.

>

> Red warning in Event Log says: "Service Control Manager"....

> The following boot-start or system-start driver(s) failed to load:

> SASKUTIL

>

> For more information, see Help and Support Center at

> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.

> The above link does not work!

>

> The yellow warning has to do with Windows Defender:

>

> Windows Defender Real-Time Protection agent has detected changes. Microsoft

> recommends you analyze the software that made these changes for potential

> risks. You can use information about how these programs operate to choose

> whether to allow them to run or remove them from your computer. Allow

> changes only if you trust the program or the software publisher. Windows

> Defender can't undo changes that you allow.

> For more information please see the following:

> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=74409

> Scan ID: {81F4F233-F99E-412E-B6A0-CB2702F09493}

> User: REMOVED

> Name: Unknown

> ID:

> Severity: Not Yet Classified

> Category: Not Yet Classified

> Path Found:

> regkey:HKCU@S-1-5-21-985050144-1848002618-3514997205-1006\Software\Microsoft\Internet

> Explorer\MenuExt\Add to

> Anti-Banner;iemenuext:HKCU@S-1-5-21-985050144-1848002618-3514997205-1006\Software\Microsoft\Internet

> Explorer\MenuExt\Add to Anti-Banner;file:C:\Program Files\Kaspersky

> Lab\Kaspersky Internet Security 7.0\ie_banner_deny.htm

> Alert Type: Unclassified software

> Detection Type:

>

> This link only takes me to Windows Defender Homepage of Microsoft.

>

> I have thought about ending the process for Windows Defnder before shut

> down, to see if that is the cause, but can't figure out how to do that even.

>

> I could really use some help.... I don't have a clue what to do next and my

> computer skills for troubleshooting are limited at best. Thank you.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

Guest computerchallengedcc
Posted

RE: XP 'hangs' at shut down

 

Still working on this :(

I found out that the red warning that refers to SASKUTIL has something to do

with Super AntiSpyware... I do not, and have never had this program on my pc

so can't imagine what that is all about.

I currently have S &D, Spyblaster, malwarebytes, 7 Windows Defender on this

pc....

I hope to have enough time today to work on all your suggestions and see

what I can do. I am printing out everything to refer back to. Thank you.

 

"computerchallengedcc" wrote:

> When shutting down, pc starts to shut down normally, goes to black screen,

> and then starts over with ssaving settings, shutting down,etc. and is taking

> much longer than normal to shut down even at this point. I only see two

> errors in the Events Log, and the time frame is not corresponding to the time

> that I shut down my pc.

>

> Red warning in Event Log says: "Service Control Manager"....

> The following boot-start or system-start driver(s) failed to load:

> SASKUTIL

>

> For more information, see Help and Support Center at

> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.

> The above link does not work!

>

> The yellow warning has to do with Windows Defender:

>

> Windows Defender Real-Time Protection agent has detected changes. Microsoft

> recommends you analyze the software that made these changes for potential

> risks. You can use information about how these programs operate to choose

> whether to allow them to run or remove them from your computer. Allow

> changes only if you trust the program or the software publisher. Windows

> Defender can't undo changes that you allow.

> For more information please see the following:

> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=74409

> Scan ID: {81F4F233-F99E-412E-B6A0-CB2702F09493}

> User: REMOVED

> Name: Unknown

> ID:

> Severity: Not Yet Classified

> Category: Not Yet Classified

> Path Found:

> regkey:HKCU@S-1-5-21-985050144-1848002618-3514997205-1006\Software\Microsoft\Internet

> Explorer\MenuExt\Add to

> Anti-Banner;iemenuext:HKCU@S-1-5-21-985050144-1848002618-3514997205-1006\Software\Microsoft\Internet

> Explorer\MenuExt\Add to Anti-Banner;file:C:\Program Files\Kaspersky

> Lab\Kaspersky Internet Security 7.0\ie_banner_deny.htm

> Alert Type: Unclassified software

> Detection Type:

>

> This link only takes me to Windows Defender Homepage of Microsoft.

>

> I have thought about ending the process for Windows Defnder before shut

> down, to see if that is the cause, but can't figure out how to do that even.

>

> I could really use some help.... I don't have a clue what to do next and my

> computer skills for troubleshooting are limited at best. Thank you.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

Guest computerchallengedcc
Posted

RE: XP 'hangs' at shut down

 

UPDATE: Just for the heck of it, i did a search on my pc for 'Super

AntiSpyware' and it came up with 7 folders for it from last year in march. I

sure don't recall downloading or installing it. It does not show up in

Add/remove Porgrams. Some of these folders are empty. Can I safely delete

them all, and could this be part of my issue? (sigh) CC

 

"computerchallengedcc" wrote:

> Still working on this :(

> I found out that the red warning that refers to SASKUTIL has something to do

> with Super AntiSpyware... I do not, and have never had this program on my pc

> so can't imagine what that is all about.

> I currently have S &D, Spyblaster, malwarebytes, 7 Windows Defender on this

> pc....

> I hope to have enough time today to work on all your suggestions and see

> what I can do. I am printing out everything to refer back to. Thank you.

>

> "computerchallengedcc" wrote:

>

> > When shutting down, pc starts to shut down normally, goes to black screen,

> > and then starts over with ssaving settings, shutting down,etc. and is taking

> > much longer than normal to shut down even at this point. I only see two

> > errors in the Events Log, and the time frame is not corresponding to the time

> > that I shut down my pc.

> >

> > Red warning in Event Log says: "Service Control Manager"....

> > The following boot-start or system-start driver(s) failed to load:

> > SASKUTIL

> >

> > For more information, see Help and Support Center at

> > http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.

> > The above link does not work!

> >

> > The yellow warning has to do with Windows Defender:

> >

> > Windows Defender Real-Time Protection agent has detected changes. Microsoft

> > recommends you analyze the software that made these changes for potential

> > risks. You can use information about how these programs operate to choose

> > whether to allow them to run or remove them from your computer. Allow

> > changes only if you trust the program or the software publisher. Windows

> > Defender can't undo changes that you allow.

> > For more information please see the following:

> > http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=74409

> > Scan ID: {81F4F233-F99E-412E-B6A0-CB2702F09493}

> > User: REMOVED

> > Name: Unknown

> > ID:

> > Severity: Not Yet Classified

> > Category: Not Yet Classified

> > Path Found:

> > regkey:HKCU@S-1-5-21-985050144-1848002618-3514997205-1006\Software\Microsoft\Internet

> > Explorer\MenuExt\Add to

> > Anti-Banner;iemenuext:HKCU@S-1-5-21-985050144-1848002618-3514997205-1006\Software\Microsoft\Internet

> > Explorer\MenuExt\Add to Anti-Banner;file:C:\Program Files\Kaspersky

> > Lab\Kaspersky Internet Security 7.0\ie_banner_deny.htm

> > Alert Type: Unclassified software

> > Detection Type:

> >

> > This link only takes me to Windows Defender Homepage of Microsoft.

> >

> > I have thought about ending the process for Windows Defnder before shut

> > down, to see if that is the cause, but can't figure out how to do that even.

> >

> > I could really use some help.... I don't have a clue what to do next and my

> > computer skills for troubleshooting are limited at best. Thank you.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

Posted

RE: XP 'hangs' at shut down

 

I think you should delete them if they dont show up in add / romove. It

probably is a old program that you installed, OR it is a virus / spyware that

hid the nasty stuff. Look in the folders. I suggest you delete it. If it wont

delete, check for EXEs in that folder and kill the process for the EXEs,

unless its something important like crss or smss. Those are system processes

and Ive seen many viruses disguised as those processes. Then, at last resort,

use a program called unlocker to delete the folder.

 

Use you anti-spyware AND anti-virus software to delete whatever it finds.

 

Hope this works :)

 

"computerchallengedcc" wrote:

> UPDATE: Just for the heck of it, i did a search on my pc for 'Super

> AntiSpyware' and it came up with 7 folders for it from last year in march. I

> sure don't recall downloading or installing it. It does not show up in

> Add/remove Porgrams. Some of these folders are empty. Can I safely delete

> them all, and could this be part of my issue? (sigh) CC

>

> "computerchallengedcc" wrote:

>

> > Still working on this :(

> > I found out that the red warning that refers to SASKUTIL has something to do

> > with Super AntiSpyware... I do not, and have never had this program on my pc

> > so can't imagine what that is all about.

> > I currently have S &D, Spyblaster, malwarebytes, 7 Windows Defender on this

> > pc....

> > I hope to have enough time today to work on all your suggestions and see

> > what I can do. I am printing out everything to refer back to. Thank you.

> >

> > "computerchallengedcc" wrote:

> >

> > > When shutting down, pc starts to shut down normally, goes to black screen,

> > > and then starts over with ssaving settings, shutting down,etc. and is taking

> > > much longer than normal to shut down even at this point. I only see two

> > > errors in the Events Log, and the time frame is not corresponding to the time

> > > that I shut down my pc.

> > >

> > > Red warning in Event Log says: "Service Control Manager"....

> > > The following boot-start or system-start driver(s) failed to load:

> > > SASKUTIL

> > >

> > > For more information, see Help and Support Center at

> > > http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.

> > > The above link does not work!

> > >

> > > The yellow warning has to do with Windows Defender:

> > >

> > > Windows Defender Real-Time Protection agent has detected changes. Microsoft

> > > recommends you analyze the software that made these changes for potential

> > > risks. You can use information about how these programs operate to choose

> > > whether to allow them to run or remove them from your computer. Allow

> > > changes only if you trust the program or the software publisher. Windows

> > > Defender can't undo changes that you allow.

> > > For more information please see the following:

> > > http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=74409

> > > Scan ID: {81F4F233-F99E-412E-B6A0-CB2702F09493}

> > > User: REMOVED

> > > Name: Unknown

> > > ID:

> > > Severity: Not Yet Classified

> > > Category: Not Yet Classified

> > > Path Found:

> > > regkey:HKCU@S-1-5-21-985050144-1848002618-3514997205-1006\Software\Microsoft\Internet

> > > Explorer\MenuExt\Add to

> > > Anti-Banner;iemenuext:HKCU@S-1-5-21-985050144-1848002618-3514997205-1006\Software\Microsoft\Internet

> > > Explorer\MenuExt\Add to Anti-Banner;file:C:\Program Files\Kaspersky

> > > Lab\Kaspersky Internet Security 7.0\ie_banner_deny.htm

> > > Alert Type: Unclassified software

> > > Detection Type:

> > >

> > > This link only takes me to Windows Defender Homepage of Microsoft.

> > >

> > > I have thought about ending the process for Windows Defnder before shut

> > > down, to see if that is the cause, but can't figure out how to do that even.

> > >

> > > I could really use some help.... I don't have a clue what to do next and my

> > > computer skills for troubleshooting are limited at best. Thank you.

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >


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