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Name: Indycolt
Date: July 11, 2003 at 09:45:51 Pacific
OS: Win98se
CPU/Ram: 233/160
Comment:

I understand it is bad practice to turn off your computer by pressing the button on the computer.
I must do this at times, because my computer fails to shut down whe pressing START, SHUT DOWN AND checking shutdow. The monitor shows the Windows 98 logo, but it is frozen there and pressing any key fails to shut down computer. Does no occur every time.
Question: Is this a serious problem and what is the fix solution?



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Response Number 1
Name: SemperFiMXL
Date: July 11, 2003 at 09:59:31 Pacific
Reply:

Check this site for steps on troubleshooting shutdown problems...
It may help you isolate your issues...

http://aumha.org/win4/a/shutdown.htm

Best Regards...


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Response Number 2
Name: I help U
Date: July 11, 2003 at 10:04:37 Pacific
Reply:

Microsoft also has a Win98 shutdown tool. Give that a shot.


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Response Number 3
Name: dave
Date: July 11, 2003 at 10:13:43 Pacific
Reply:

Common problem with Win98. The following are the most likely cures:
Run msconfig, click advanced. Place check mark in "disable fast shutdown".
Open anti-virus program and disable scanning of floppy drive on shutdown.
Remove any sounds on shutdown.
Disable power management in control panel.
Check for conflicts in device manager.
Install Mapped drive shutdown patch

Consult MS Win98SE Shutdown problems



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Response Number 4
Name: michaelgc
Date: July 11, 2003 at 10:18:39 Pacific
Reply:

This is a tip for XP but maybe i'll work for you too...

there should be a patch at

www.microsoft.com/windows98/downloads/corporate,asp

If you're now gone to xp try looking in the controlpanel - i'm danish, not sure what's called - and look for afolder : ASP

then activate advanced..?.. think it's called power control

bye

Michael


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Response Number 5
Name: michaelgc
Date: July 11, 2003 at 10:22:12 Pacific
Reply:

This is a tip for XP but maybe i'll work for you too...

there should be a patch at

www.microsoft.com/windows98/downloads/corporate,asp

If you're now gone to xp try looking in the controlpanel - i'm danish, not sure what's called - and look for afolder : ASP

then activate advanced..?.. think it's called power control

bye

Michael


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Response Number 6
Name: Indycolt
Date: July 11, 2003 at 10:51:16 Pacific
Reply:

Thanks to all. I believe problem is fixed after installing the MS patch suggested by several of you.


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Response Number 7
Name: GRASS HOPPER
Date: July 13, 2003 at 08:52:59 Pacific
Reply:

My thanks also.I unchecked the fast shutdown and my comp now shuts down fine.

Cheers


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Response Number 8
Name: prof
Date: August 1, 2003 at 06:30:51 Pacific
Reply:

I havn't got a 'disable fast shutdown' checkbox.Any Ideas ??


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Response Number 9
Name: dave01
Date: August 1, 2003 at 07:05:48 Pacific
Reply:

When the shut-down patch is installed, the "disable fast shutdown" entry in msconfig is removed. Try some of the other suggestions.


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