Do you close down all running programs individually prior to shutting down the computer? If not, that may have something to do with it.
Extremely slow shutdown times (5-10 minutes+ literally)
This PC is just extremely slow at shutting down (5-10 minutes+ literally), where you can just wait and wait and wait, while its says its saving settings. I don't know how to deal with that or troubleshoot the shutdown procedure.
OS is Windows XP SP-3.
What can be done about it?
OS is Windows XP SP-3.
What can be done about it?
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Well, normally I shouldn't have to.
But yes, shutting down at least running programs seems to do nothing about the shutdown time at all.
I think those programs are shut down already at that point anyway when its at the blue screen saying its saving settings.
But yes, shutting down at least running programs seems to do nothing about the shutdown time at all.
I think those programs are shut down already at that point anyway when its at the blue screen saying its saving settings.
Hi Lord Chaos,
This might sound a bit patronising, but, slow startups and shutdowns are generally caused by 'garbage' files that have accumilated on your machine.
Windows® does have a couple of built-in 'garbage cleaners'.
1: Right click > Internet Explorer Desktop Icon > Properties > Delete cookies > OK > Delete Files > Tick the box > Delete all offline content > OK ...now click the Content Tab > Clear SSL State > OK .
2: How to use the Windows® XP Disk CleanUp tool. ( Click the coloured link. )
These two utilities will help keep the HDD 'clean'...use them both regularly, as well as using The Disk Defragmenter once a week.
Both of them will only delete the unnecessary 'garbage', whereas other system cleaners can remove vital files.
I have got into the habit of using Method One every night as part of the shutdown process, and Method Two once a week.
3: Go Start > Run > type in the box msconfig > Enter.
This opens the System Configuration Utility > StartUp > listed here are all the programs that are set to start with Windows®.
Untick those that you do not want to start with Windows > Apply > ok; the computer will want to reboot; allow it to do so.
If you are unsure which programs are safe to disable; post a list here and we will advise you.
Please Note: Do Not disable your Anti Virus or 'real time' Anti Spyware programs.
Upon restarting, a Pane will open stating that you have altered the StartUp Configuration; tick the box Don't show this message again, and you are right to go.
Try these 3 methods, then post back with the results.
Kind Regards,
This might sound a bit patronising, but, slow startups and shutdowns are generally caused by 'garbage' files that have accumilated on your machine.
Windows® does have a couple of built-in 'garbage cleaners'.
1: Right click > Internet Explorer Desktop Icon > Properties > Delete cookies > OK > Delete Files > Tick the box > Delete all offline content > OK ...now click the Content Tab > Clear SSL State > OK .
2: How to use the Windows® XP Disk CleanUp tool. ( Click the coloured link. )
These two utilities will help keep the HDD 'clean'...use them both regularly, as well as using The Disk Defragmenter once a week.
Both of them will only delete the unnecessary 'garbage', whereas other system cleaners can remove vital files.
I have got into the habit of using Method One every night as part of the shutdown process, and Method Two once a week.
3: Go Start > Run > type in the box msconfig > Enter.
This opens the System Configuration Utility > StartUp > listed here are all the programs that are set to start with Windows®.
Untick those that you do not want to start with Windows > Apply > ok; the computer will want to reboot; allow it to do so.
If you are unsure which programs are safe to disable; post a list here and we will advise you.
Please Note: Do Not disable your Anti Virus or 'real time' Anti Spyware programs.
Upon restarting, a Pane will open stating that you have altered the StartUp Configuration; tick the box Don't show this message again, and you are right to go.
Try these 3 methods, then post back with the results.
Kind Regards,
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