Hi, I have XP Pro running on a new PC. The following started to occur after using System Restore. After selecting "Turn Off" XP pauses to do 2 tasks. A popup alerts me that it is closing "explore.exe" a countdown starts, but I just select "End now" and it closes. Then the same thing happens to alert me that it is closing "Connections Tray" and I am given the choice to "End now" before the countdown ends. XP does shut down by it's self if left alone but was wondering what I can do to restore the previously brief shutdown procedure shut down procedure. Many thanks, Steven Nassibian PS Thanks to all the experts out there that share their knowledge. It provides much stress relief!

Go Start / All Programs / Accessories and choose Command Prompt..... type in sfc.exe and hit Enter. Thie will Scan all protected system files and replaces incorrect versions with correct Microsoft versions.

Steven, go to the following site and look for Shutdown XP faster, follow the instructions : http://www.tweakxp.com/tweakxp/performance_tweaks.asp

Andy and Fred! Thanks for the help. I tried both fix's with no luck! I don't mind so much though as it does turn off eventually! Thanks again, Steven