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Vista won't shutdown
I have windows vista home premium edition. Recently, and I am guessing after
an update that was automatically downloaded, I can no longer shutdown without manually shutting it down. When I click the icon to shutdown it goes to the screen that says windows is shutting down but never does, even after several hours. I haven't added any drivers or peripherals. Any ideas? |
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Vista won't shutdown
Otis wrote:
I have windows vista home premium edition. Recently, and I am guessing after an update that was automatically downloaded, I can no longer shutdown without manually shutting it down. When I click the icon to shutdown it goes to the screen that says windows is shutting down but never does, even after several hours. I haven't added any drivers or peripherals. Any ideas? If you really think this happened immediately after an update, uninstall the updates and then test. If the issue doesn't reappear, then install the updates one at a time, testing after each installation, to find out which update is the culprit. Otherwise, see below. ***** Shutdown issues are generally caused by a program and/or process that is refusing to exit gracefully. The program and/or process can be from malware or can be legitimate (such as an invasive antivirus like Norton or McAfee). If you are using a Norton or McAfee product, uninstall it and replace with a better program such as NOD32, Kasperksy, or Avast (free). The Windows Firewall is adequate for most people. With Vista, shutdown issues can also be caused by old/poorly written drivers so make sure all drivers are updated. See Step B. below for general driver directions. A.The first step is always to make sure your computer is virus/malware free. http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware B. Drivers - The First Law of Driver Updates is "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". Normally if everything is working you want to leave things as they are. The exception is that heavy-duty gamers will usually want to update their video and sound drivers to squeeze every last bit of performance out of the hardware to get the fastest frame rates. If you're not one of those people, you don't need to update your drivers if there are no problems you are trying to solve. Never get drivers from Windows Update. Get them from: 1. The device mftr.'s website; OR 2. The motherboard mftr.'s website if hardware is onboard; OR 3. The OEM's website for your specific machine if you have an OEM computer (HP, Dell, Sony, etc.). Read the installation instructions on the website where you get the drivers. To find out what hardware is in your computer: 1. Read any documentation you got when you bought the computer. 2. If the computer is OEM, go to the OEM's website for your specific model machine and look at the specs (you'll be there to get the drivers anyway) 3. Download, install and run a free system inventory program like Belarc Advisor or System Information for Windows. http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html - Belarc Advisor http://www.gtopala.com/ - System Information for Windows C. If the computer is virus/malware-free, drivers are current, and no Norton or McAfee programs are installed, then do clean-boot troubleshooting to see which program/process is the culprit: How to perform a clean boot in Vista and XP - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/331796 D. If you need more information, here is an excellent shutdown troubleshooter: http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/shtdwnxp.htm Standard caveat: If troubleshooting the issue is too difficult - and there is absolutely no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a computer repair shop. This will not be your local BigComputerStore/GeekSquad type of place. Get recommendations from family, friends, colleagues. ***** Malke -- MS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com Don't Panic! |
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Vista won't shutdown
Vista won't shut down
On Monday, April 14, 2008 9:16 PM Oti wrote: I have windows vista home premium edition. Recently, and I am guessing after an update that was automatically downloaded, I can no longer shutdown without manually shutting it down. When I click the icon to shutdown it goes to the screen that says windows is shutting down but never does, even after several hours. I haven't added any drivers or peripherals. Any ideas? Submitted via EggHeadCafe Microsoft LINQ Query Samples For Beginners http://www.eggheadcafe.com/training-...Operators.aspx |