Windows XP Shutdown

[Mike]

My computer hangs at the screen the says "Windows is
shutting down." during the shutdown process. I checked
drivers and power setting, then used a previous restore
point and it worked fine. Then I downloaded some recent
critical updates and it started hanging again. Can the
updates cause this problem?

[Taurarian]

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q308029
Resources to Help Troubleshoot Shutdown Problems in Windows XP

Poweroff at Shutdown
If your computer does not turn off the power when doing a shutdown (even
though you have the correct BIOS and Power settings), you may need to edit
the registry.

Start>Run
Then type Regedit

Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop
Edit the key PowerOffActive and give it a value of 1
You can do the same in HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktop

Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may
require you to reinstall your operating system. Use the information provided
at your own risk.

http://www.annoyances.org/exec/show/article06-453



Note you can save the registry key first by:
On the File menu, click Export.
In the File name box, type SaveKey, and then click Save.
Or create a system restore point prior to editing.
Note: If the registry key is not there, you can simply create one by going
edit > new.



http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;322756
HOW TO: Back Up, Edit, and Restore the Registry in Windows XP




"Mike" > wrote in message
...
> My computer hangs at the screen the says "Windows is
> shutting down." during the shutdown process. I checked
> drivers and power setting, then used a previous restore
> point and it worked fine. Then I downloaded some recent
> critical updates and it started hanging again. Can the
> updates cause this problem?