Ptawia(RESOLVED)

ikofun · 11-21-2006, 09:15 AM

I have recently been getting this message, "PTAWIA needs to shut down or is being shut down" when I am shutting down my computer after using CleanUp. I usually end up having to use the windows task manager to close it. What is PTAWIA? What is causing this problem? Can it be fixed?

This has been happening after I installed IE7.

Should I run a HiJack This log?

Thank you.

Geekgirl · 11-21-2006, 01:08 PM

WIA is a driver for XP used for scanners and cameras.
Do you have Kodak Easyshare software running?

ikofun · 11-21-2006, 02:31 PM

Yes I do have Kodak Easyshare installed on my computer. Which I only installed to show a computer illiterate friend how to use her recently purchased camera. I don't plan on using Easyshare. Any suggestions?

Geekgirl · 11-21-2006, 02:40 PM

Uninstall the Kodak software

ikofun · 11-21-2006, 03:41 PM

TY Geekgirl

Geekgirl · 11-21-2006, 03:42 PM

Your very Welcome

ikofun · 11-21-2006, 06:11 PM

I can always count on the folks at techsupportforum for help no matter how trivial the problem. But be sure to walk away for a nice dinner for a few hours on Thursday.

Geekgirl · 11-21-2006, 09:54 PM

Thursday is a huge day for me, I cook for 19 people, everything is always delicous and everyone has a great time.
You also have a great Holiday and thanks for coming back to TSF for your computer issues

homefinder · 02-01-2007, 12:10 PM

I have recently been getting this message, "PTAWIA needs to shut down or is being shut down" when I am shutting down my computer. What is PTAWIA? I have Kodak software and use it. How can i resolve this.

Thank you.[/quote]

**nickster_uk** · 02-01-2007, 12:44 PM

Hi homefinder....welcome to TSF,

please refrain from hijacking other people's threads in future.

The possible answer is in the thread if you take the time to read it :)

Lynken · 04-22-2007, 04:56 AM

Hello to everyone, I registered today to find the solution to always having PTAWIA shutting down showing when I shut down my PC, but I found the answer immediately thanks to others getting the same message.
I hope/wish all my PC problems could be fixed so easily.
Looking forward to learning the solution to more problems which can be easily resolved.
Lynken

Geekgirl · 04-22-2007, 11:27 AM

Glad you found us, and Welcome

11-21-2006, 09:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
ikofun Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicopee, MA Posts: 32 OS: xp	Ptawia(RESOLVED) I have recently been getting this message, "PTAWIA needs to shut down or is being shut down" when I am shutting down my computer after using CleanUp. I usually end up having to use the windows task manager to close it. What is PTAWIA? What is causing this problem? Can it be fixed? This has been happening after I installed IE7. Should I run a HiJack This log? Thank you. Last edited by ikofun; 11-21-2006 at 09:17 AM. Reason: One more thought

11-21-2006, 01:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 14,171 OS: XP Home SP3/XP Pro SP3/Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Professional	WIA is a driver for XP used for scanners and cameras. Do you have Kodak Easyshare software running? __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista Or Windows 7 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM *The Pittsburgh Steelers - 6 X Superbowl Champions !!!!!!!* *The Pittsburgh Penguins - 2009 Stanley Cup Champions !!!!!!!*

11-21-2006, 02:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 14,171 OS: XP Home SP3/XP Pro SP3/Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Professional	Uninstall the Kodak software __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista Or Windows 7 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM *The Pittsburgh Steelers - 6 X Superbowl Champions !!!!!!!* *The Pittsburgh Penguins - 2009 Stanley Cup Champions !!!!!!!*

11-21-2006, 03:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 14,171 OS: XP Home SP3/XP Pro SP3/Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Professional	Your very Welcome __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista Or Windows 7 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM *The Pittsburgh Steelers - 6 X Superbowl Champions !!!!!!!* *The Pittsburgh Penguins - 2009 Stanley Cup Champions !!!!!!!*

11-21-2006, 09:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 14,171 OS: XP Home SP3/XP Pro SP3/Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Professional	Thursday is a huge day for me, I cook for 19 people, everything is always delicous and everyone has a great time. You also have a great Holiday and thanks for coming back to TSF for your computer issues __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista Or Windows 7 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM *The Pittsburgh Steelers - 6 X Superbowl Champions !!!!!!!* *The Pittsburgh Penguins - 2009 Stanley Cup Champions !!!!!!!*

11-21-2006, 02:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
ikofun Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicopee, MA Posts: 32 OS: xp	Yes I do have Kodak Easyshare installed on my computer. Which I only installed to show a computer illiterate friend how to use her recently purchased camera. I don't plan on using Easyshare. Any suggestions?

11-21-2006, 03:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
ikofun Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicopee, MA Posts: 32 OS: xp	TY Geekgirl

11-21-2006, 06:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
ikofun Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicopee, MA Posts: 32 OS: xp	I can always count on the folks at techsupportforum for help no matter how trivial the problem. But be sure to walk away for a nice dinner for a few hours on Thursday.

02-01-2007, 12:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
homefinder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1 OS: xp	I have recently been getting this message, "PTAWIA needs to shut down or is being shut down" when I am shutting down my computer. What is PTAWIA? I have Kodak software and use it. How can i resolve this. Thank you.[/quote]

02-01-2007, 12:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
nickster_uk Moderator, Microsoft Support, Happy to support TSF! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 7,043 OS: XP Pro SP3, Windows 7 Ultimate, Ubuntu v8.04 My System	Hi homefinder....welcome to TSF, please refrain from hijacking other people's threads in future. The possible answer is in the thread if you take the time to read it :) __________________ My system: ASUS P5K-E WiFi \| Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz (OC 3.60GHz) \| 4GB Corsair DDR2 XMS2-6400C4 RAM (4-4-4-12) \| PowerColor ATI Radeon HD 3850 Pro Xtreme 512MB GDDR3 GPU \| Maxtor DiamondMax 22 500GB, Maxtor DiamondMax 23 500GB & 2xMaxtor DiamondMax 21 250GB SATA HDDs \| Thermaltake CL-P0114 Heatsink + 6 LED Case Fans \| Corsair HX620W Modular PSU \| Enermax Black Knight (CS-527) Case \| Pioneer DVR-216 SATA 20x20 DVD±RW In a world without walls or fences - who needs Windows and Gates?

04-22-2007, 04:56 AM	#11 (permalink)
Lynken Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1 OS: XP	Re: Ptawia(RESOLVED) Hello to everyone, I registered today to find the solution to always having PTAWIA shutting down showing when I shut down my PC, but I found the answer immediately thanks to others getting the same message. I hope/wish all my PC problems could be fixed so easily. Looking forward to learning the solution to more problems which can be easily resolved. Lynken

04-22-2007, 11:27 AM	#12 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 14,171 OS: XP Home SP3/XP Pro SP3/Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Professional	Re: Ptawia(RESOLVED) Glad you found us, and Welcome __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista Or Windows 7 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM *The Pittsburgh Steelers - 6 X Superbowl Champions !!!!!!!* *The Pittsburgh Penguins - 2009 Stanley Cup Champions !!!!!!!*