Windows hangs when shutting down

[Skip G]

How can I speed up the shut down of my computer? After
installing some updates from the windows website, and
other various programs... I really can't remember exactly
what at this point... when I shut down windows (XP PRO)
the splash screen hangs for what seems like an eternity,
before I can close the lid, and pack up my laptop.

This just started happening... is there something I can
adjust in the registry, or system to speed this up?

[Rich Barry]

Try here

http://www.zdnet.com.au/itmanager/technology/story/0,2000029587,20268698,00.
htm

http://www.windowsxpforums.com/windowsxp_shutdown_restart.htm

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q307274
"Skip G" > wrote in message
...
> How can I speed up the shut down of my computer? After
> installing some updates from the windows website, and
> other various programs... I really can't remember exactly
> what at this point... when I shut down windows (XP PRO)
> the splash screen hangs for what seems like an eternity,
> before I can close the lid, and pack up my laptop.
>
> This just started happening... is there something I can
> adjust in the registry, or system to speed this up?