Computer will not shut down, first time.

[anotheoldgit]

I have asked this question before, but had little response.

On my computer operating Windows XP, I have to switch my computer off twice before it will close down.

I have used Ccleaner to get rid of the junk, and also done scans with Ad-Aaware and spybot, search and destroy, but with no success.

[ACtheTROLL]

probably not much response because it's a difficult hands on fix.
the reasons are many and diverse


start here
http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/shtdwnxp.php
http://www.theeldergeek.com/shutdown_issues_in _xp.htm

[fiesata]

This is a XP problem I have had it before and it's a devil to fix.

Use a program that will do a forced shut down like this one

http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/OS-Enhance ments/Force-Shutdown.shtml

Others are available just google for them

Hope this helps

[anotheoldgit]

Thanks for all your help. Since it seems a bit of a job to fix, I think I will carry on and switch it off twice, no hassle really, just annoying.

Thanks once again.

[ACtheTROLL]

only real solution is to rebuild the system ... making sure you use the latest drivers - updating all your drivers could work also ...and you should anyhow ... so not a complete waste - (till it happens again).

If you are lucky ... it could be as simple as a corrupt shutdown sound file .... (are you feeling lucky?)
... do you get the twinkly sound?