PC turn off

[telboy1938]

Hi Guys, Need your help with a minor but annoying problem. I need to "Turn Off Computer" / "Turn Off" twice in order to shut down. The first command shuts some of it down but it wont shut down completely until I repeat the command. I have tried ensuring there is nothing running in Task Manager and the applications page is empty.
So, it's down to you now.
Thanks
Tel

[ACtheTROLL]

it's almost certainly a driver thats the problem - problem is which one

sound drivers and missing sound effects are favourite

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308029
google shutdown problems windows xp
(or vista) for more ideas