Re: 'Turn Off Computer' window takes 2 mins to appear

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From: dh (hemm99_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 02/07/05


Date: Sun, 06 Feb 2005 19:06:27 -0500


Zonealarm ?

On Sun, 6 Feb 2005 16:53:36 -0000, "CJSnet"
<usenet@TEETHthe-simpson.tv> wrote:

>Hi all,
>
>My Dad's PC has developed a strange problem and System Restore only fixes it
>temporarily, then it creeps back.
>
>When you click Start>Turn Off Computer, the hourglass cursor appears for
>about 2-3 minutes delay, and finally the Turn Off Computer window appears
>with the Log Off, Restart or Shut Down options.
>
>NOTE: this isn't an issue with the actual shutdown process, so the usual
>tips for that (corrupted sound file etc.) won't work.
>
>Any ideas?



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