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Troubleshoot a Windows XP System That Won't Shut Down
Troubleshoot a Windows XP System That Won't Shut Down | PCWorld (http://www.pcworld.com/article/203673/troubleshoot_a_windows_xp_system_that_wont_shut_down.html)
By Rick Broida (http://www.pcworld.com/author/Rick-Broida), PCWorld (http://www.pcworld.com/) Aug 19, 2010 9:11 AM
Reader Todd says that every time he shuts down his Windows XP-powered desktop, it "hangs" on the shutdown screen, forcing him to hold down the power button until the machine actually turns off.
Sorry, Todd: I can't help you. Truth be told, my Windows 7 system has the same problem, though it happens only sporadically, not every time. I've searched high and low for a solution, and there doesn't seem to be one.
For me, at least. For you, I recommend perusing the Windows XP Shutdown & Restart Troubleshooting (http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/shtdwnxp.php) page, which is chock full of common shutdown-related issues and potential solutions.
So many, in fact, that you'll understand why I don't have an easy answer for you: there are just too many variables, too many possibilities. It could be a hardware issue, a rogue app, a glitchy driver, and on and on.
But this page is pretty comprehensive, so at the very least it should give you some remedies to try. Good luck!
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