RE: XP won't shut down anymore
From: r (r_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 08/05/04
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Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2004 10:09:01 -0700
Seth,
You probably want to start from updating your BIOS and drivers (Check Compaq
web site for downloads).
Then clean some background applications:
How to optimize Windows XP, 2000, ME
for the best performance (Step-by-step Visual Guide):
http://www.fixyourwindows.com
Good Luck!
"Seth W" wrote:
> Upgraded my older Compaq Presario running Win98 to XP Pro
> and I've lost much of my power management. Standby is no
> longer an option and the system hangs when shutting down -
> sitting at the "Windows is shutting down" screen.
>
> I've run the Windows XP hotfix for system shutdown
> problems, ACPI is enabled in the BIOS (although it does
> not show up in my System Devices), APM is enabled. Not
> sure what else to do. Any suggestions?
>
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