[tangerine3]

I have Windows XP Pro v. 5.1 with service pack. Lately when I go to shutdown or restart it won't do it. I can see icons on the desktop at random like blinking but the computer will not shut down. I have to push the off button manually. I run Adaware and/or Virusscan about once a month. I also just deleted a toolbar called Viewpoint that I think came with AIM that I use to talk to my friends. Is there any free programs I can run to help solve this problem? thanks Any help would be appreciated.

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Heres a good read on troubleshooting shutdown problems in XP.

http://www.aumha.org.../a/shtdwnxp.php

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[SRX660]

Heres a good read on troubleshooting shutdown problems in XP.

http://www.aumha.org.../a/shtdwnxp.php

SRX660

[tangerine3]

thanks for the fast reply. Unfortunately after reading the link that you gave me none of it applies to my system. I have not installed any new hardware or software in a long time. All devices are the same as before the problem started occurring.