XP SP2 - On Restart - hangs at "Windows is shutting down..."

[Sixpack]

When I try to "Restart" with XP SP2 my computer hangs at "Windows is shutting
down...". If I do a "Turn Off", it works fine. Any thoughts on how to
fix this.

[User1]

Uninstall sp2. Then - read the list of features and determine just what is on said list that you/your system NEEDS!


"Sixpack" > wrote in message ...
When I try to "Restart" with XP SP2 my computer hangs at "Windows is shutting
down...". If I do a "Turn Off", it works fine. Any thoughts on how to
fix this.

[Karl Dorman]

This is made by default. It does it on my computer too.

"Sixpack" wrote:

> When I try to "Restart" with XP SP2 my computer hangs at "Windows is shutting
> down...". If I do a "Turn Off", it works fine. Any thoughts on how to
> fix this.

[User1]

<this is made by default

WRONG!


"Karl Dorman" > wrote in message ...
This is made by default. It does it on my computer too.

"Sixpack" wrote:

> When I try to "Restart" with XP SP2 my computer hangs at "Windows is shutting
> down...". If I do a "Turn Off", it works fine. Any thoughts on how to
> fix this.

[Sixpack]

I uninstalled SP2. System is still hanging on a Restart.

"User1" wrote:

> Uninstall sp2. Then - read the list of features and determine just what is on said list that you/your system NEEDS!
>
>
> "Sixpack" > wrote in message ...
> When I try to "Restart" with XP SP2 my computer hangs at "Windows is shutting
> down...". If I do a "Turn Off", it works fine. Any thoughts on how to
> fix this

[User1]

I don't direct this at you because I empathize with ya. But - your comment makes a point that I've made here and that is that uninstalling sp2 is not a 'clean' process. Whatever it broke is still broke after it's uninstalled.

Clean OS install is what I'd do. If for no other reason than the peace of mind in knowing that NO portion of the sp2 mess is on my system.


"Sixpack" > wrote in message ...
I uninstalled SP2. System is still hanging on a Restart.

"User1" wrote:

> Uninstall sp2. Then - read the list of features and determine just what is on said list that you/your system NEEDS!
>
>
> "Sixpack" > wrote in message ...
> When I try to "Restart" with XP SP2 my computer hangs at "Windows is shutting
> down...". If I do a "Turn Off", it works fine. Any thoughts on how to
> fix this

[Rock]

User1 wrote:

> Uninstall sp2. Then - read the list of features and determine just what is on said list that you/your system NEEDS!
>
>
> "Sixpack" > wrote in message ...
> When I try to "Restart" with XP SP2 my computer hangs at "Windows is shutting
> down...". If I do a "Turn Off", it works fine. Any thoughts on how to
> fix this.

That is utterly ridiculous advise. If you can't help with a problem
don't post and turn off HTML posting when you do. How many times have
you been asked to do that?

[Rock]

Sixpack wrote:

> When I try to "Restart" with XP SP2 my computer hangs at "Windows is shutting
> down...". If I do a "Turn Off", it works fine. Any thoughts on how to
> fix this.

Ignore user 1. His whole purpose, it seems, is to jump on anyone's post
who has a any type of problem post SP2 and offer no help but to blame
SP2. His only resolution is remove SP2.

As to your shutdown problem this can happen in any version of Windows
XP. See this excellent troubleshooting tool for shutdown problems.

http://aumha.org/win5/a/shtdwnxp.htm

To get a good install of SP2 make sure the system is running good with
no malware. See these links for preparation:

Installing Service Packs
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

Pre-Install, Install, Cleaning Up Afterwards
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=45

What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/sp2_whattoknow.mspx

Get the Latest Updates and Information from Your PC Manufacturer Before
Installing Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/oemlinks.mspx

Using programs and hardware with Service Pack 2 (SP2)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;ln;xpsp2swhw

Programs that may behave differently in Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=884130

If running Office 2003 make sure you have the latest Service Pack
http://office.microsoft.com/home/default.aspx

Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/sp2chngs.mspx

Windows XP Service Pack 2: What's New for Internet Explorer and Outlook
Express
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/ieoeoverview.mspx

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Support Center
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;EN-US;windowsxpsp2

Free Technical Support for SP2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;en-us;Prodoffer80&sd=GN

[laurie]

i had same problem, spent 2 hours on phone with HP this
morning, after testing everything, they had me do a
system restore to a time before i installed sp2. after
doing uninstall of sp2 i still couldn't restart machine
it would hang.


>-----Original Message-----
>This is made by default. It does it on my computer too.
>
>"Sixpack" wrote:
>
>> When I try to "Restart" with XP SP2 my computer hangs
at "Windows is shutting
>> down...". If I do a "Turn Off", it works fine.
Any thoughts on how to
>> fix this.
>.
>