Re: Windows XP Pro Shutting Down
From: Skip Bisconer (SkipBisconer_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 02/04/05
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Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2005 09:09:01 -0800
Thanks all of you for your advice. I think I have found the problem. He had
an older version of Easy CD Creator and according to a MS Support document
this can cause the problem. I have downloaded some new drivers that are
supposed to correct the problem.
"Kelly" wrote:
> Depends, Skip.
>
> Disable everything that reads 'Wake up' in the BIOS settings. Also, I have
> seen this behavior if you have a CD/DVD in the drive during a shutdown.
>
> Power the Computer Off or Reboot After Shutdown
>
> This edit controls whether Windows should automatically power down or reboot
> your computer once it has finished the shutdown process.
>
> Power Off or Reboot After Shutdown (Line 76)
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> User Profile Hive Cleanup Service (Line 36) Right hand side
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> This edit automatically ends tasks and timeouts that prevent programs from
> shutting down and clears the Paging File on Exit.
>
> Auto End Tasks to Enable a Proper Shutdown (Line 76)
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> Good luck and keep us posted. :o)
>
>
> --
> Happy Mardi Gras,
> Kelly (MS-MVP)
>
> Troubleshooting Windows XP
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>
>
> "Skip Bisconer" <SkipBisconer@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:EA6634F9-B036-4AFE-9D54-1226805243FC@microsoft.com...
> >I have recently installed Windows XP on a friends system and when he tries
> >to
> > shut down it goes through its process but reboots instead. Can some one
> > tell
> > how to fix that? The install was a clean install on a Dell desktop.
> >
> > Thanks for your help.
>
>
>
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