I am not able to shutdown my Windows98 system. When i shutdown the PC it stays for a longtime. I know i need to format and install Windows 98. But without formatting we can solve the problem by creating a shutdown ICON on the desktop. I forgot the shortcut key. Can anyone help me to solve this problem ?

Asia thats a common win98se problem. If you do a search on google.com you'll find the solution.

I suggest looking for TweakUI for the Windows version you are running. TweakUI allows you to create a desktop shutdown icon. Now keep in mind, that Windows 98 has a shutdown problem to begin with. This can be fixed by downloading all the MS updates for Win98. Reference: http://www.annoyances.org/exec/show/tweakui

Hi Asai, Check the link below on Shutdown Problems with Win98. Win98 SHUTDOWN PROBLEMS If you are still having the problem check out this link. MORE ON Win98 SHUTDOWN If you would still like the shutdown icon check out this link. CREATE A SHUTDOWN ICON Good Day! Mesich

hi....:-) i think i know the shortcut u r looki for.. "c:\windows\rudll32.exe user.exe,exitwindows" the above is to shutdown windows... replace 'exitwindows' with 'restartwindows' to restart...... hope this works fine ... Enjoy u r life... hari

Harikanth I used to run the restart desktop icon as you suggested (on W98SE) but it eventually became unreliable. The better one for W98 (no good on W95) is this: C:\WINDOWS\rundll32.exe shell32.dll,SHExitWindowsEx 2 Also it does not restart via DOS and saved me about 7 secs on boot time. The equivalent for W98 shutdown is to use the above but replace 2 with 1. Note that it should be one one line with a single space between .exe and shell32

Hi Derek, Isn't all the commands the same with the exception of the 0,1,2 at the end of the command? For LogOff: C:\Windows\Rundll32.exe shell32,SHExitWindowEX 0 For Shutdown: C:\Windows\Rundll32.exe shell32,SHExitWindowEx 1 For Restart: C:\Windows\Rundll32.exe shell32,SHExitWindowEX 2 Replacing EX 2 with EX 1 would result in a Shutdown vice a Restart. Name the Shortcuts as you will but the path determines the results. Might be all wet on this one and if so would like some feedback. Take Care, Good Day All! Mesich