As Microsoft mentions in the article referenced below, "When you shut down your Windows XP-based computer, your computer may restart instead of shutting down, and you may see a blue screen for just a moment before the computer restarts."
www.theeldergeek.com/shutdown_issues_in_xp.htm www.theeldergeek.com/shutdown_issues_in_xp.htm
When I click Shut Down in Windows XP, my PC goes through the motions of shutting down, then freezes at the message "Windows is shutting down..." This happens both when I hit Restart and Shut Down. I can still use Log Off just fine.
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Each question has a drop down menu with selections that say "shut down", "hibernate", "stand by", "ask me what to do", and "do nothing". Choose what you want, then click "apply" or "OK". Now, Windows should do what you want it to do when you press either button. ... dual boot system (Windows NT / 2000 / XP)
www.daniweb.com/forums/thread4652.html
Windows XP Shutdown Problems; Last updated: 12/2/02 ... HOW TO: Increase Windows XP Shutdown Time So That Processes Can Quit Properly (Q305788) ... Windows XP Stops Responding (Hangs) During Windows Shutdown (Q307274)
www.duxcw.com/faq/win/xp/shutdwn.htm www.duxcw.com/faq/win/xp/shutdwn.htm
When you shut down your Windows XP-based computer, your computer may restart instead of shutting down, and you may see a blue screen for just a moment before the computer restarts. The behavior can occur if the following conditions exist: ;
www.kellys-korner-xp.com/win_xp_restart.htm www.kellys-korner-xp.com/win_xp_restart.htm
Hi, whenever I Shut Down windows XP , after all steps for shutting down , it shows the Windows XP logo and a sentence saying It is now safe to turn off your computer WHY it can not turn off... ... Hi, whenever I Shut Down windows XP , after all steps for shutting down , it shows the Windows XP logo and a sentence saying...
www.experts-exchange.com/OS/Microsoft_Operating_Systems... www.experts-exchange.com/OS/Microsoft_Operating_Systems/Windows/XP/Q_20388471.html
Windows XP Operating System ... It hangs on "Windows is Shutting Down". I swap out network cables with the PC next to this one. Same thing. I boot into safe mode and then attemp a shut down, no luck, same deal. I log back in normally, disable the network adapter, no dice.
www.experts-exchange.com/OS/Microsoft_Operating_Systems... www.experts-exchange.com/OS/Microsoft_Operating_Systems/Windows/XP/Q_23387670.html
Describes an issue when you try to shut down Windows XP, Windows may stop responding (hang). ... When you shut down your Microsoft Windows XP-based computer, Windows may intermittently stop responding (hang), and you receive the following message:
support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307274
I am running Windows XP Professional and it absolutely refuses to shut down. Every time I tell it to shut down it goes through the motions, but when it gets to the point to turn off the machine, the BIOS screen comes up and the machine reboots.
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnm... www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/russel_02may13.mspx
The most complete collection of information, tips, fixes, workarounds, and answers for Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, Me, 98, NT, and 95 ... re: XP Wont shut down???? ; Tuesday, June 25, 2002 at 4:03 pm; Windows XP Annoyances Discussion Forum; Posted by Joey Garland (2 messages posted); Do you have easy CD creator installed?
www.annoyances.org/exec/forum/winxp/1025046227 www.annoyances.org/exec/forum/winxp/1025046227