Comments on: Fixing Windows XP shutdown problems

By: Rarst

Rarst — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:52:26 +0000

@Monte dahl There is a link at end of post to Microsoft resources on topic. There are two many things that can go wrong to just make a guess what is the issue with your specific computer.

By: Monte dahl

Monte dahl — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:00:36 +0000

I have a fairly new computer and a fresh install of windows XPsp2 I had problems with the shut down. I installed sp3 I still have a problem with shut down I alt del clear and no programs are running
I tried to put the windows disk in to repair but did not work and had to re install the sp3 still to no avail. windows will not shut down I never tried drivers or experienced any problems with drivers. the only way to shut it down is to tern the computer off with the power button but this is hard in the c drive. Is there a way to fix this?

By: Rarst

Rarst — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 19:18:37 +0000

@prit

Hm, likely some Windows files were mapped to that drive or something. I had experience with opposite situation – swap file was placed on external drive and without that drive system could not boot.

Not sure what exactly can prevent shutdown in that manner.

By: prit

prit — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 13:30:49 +0000

I am facing shut down problem with Windows XP Professional.It always show shutting down and never shut down untill i forceably shut it down.But interestingly when i connect an external hard drive with my computer and then after try to shut down, it shut down automatically.Kindly help me to get rid of this problem.

By: Rarst

Rarst — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:21:59 +0000

@nanda kishore

Replacing what? :) Closest I googled is some power supply related stuff.

By: nanda kishore

nanda kishore — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:12:18 +0000

i faced this problem and solved after replacement of new smps.

By: Rarst

Rarst — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:18:52 +0000

@paul martin

Glad comments were of use to you. At times they surpass post. :)

By: paul martin

paul martin — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:58:02 +0000

uphclean solved my problem [ xp would freeze on saving your settings] thanks

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By: Rarst

Rarst — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:49:00 +0000

@deano fabaza

Thanks for extensive comment and suggestion! I have no experience with that utility.

Still with frequency of shutdown problems it may take a while before I have a chance to play with it (yes, I am writing this so next week starts with PC, or five, unable to shutdown on my table at work). :)