Using the same operating system as you this has been occurring since the July Windows Updates were installed last Tuesday.
Sorry that I do not have a solution. I have ceased trying to solve all the Windows Vista issues... would be no time for anything else if I followed and tried to fix all the bugs and other issues.
My friend I wish you the best but am not optimistic!
Glenn
Hi,
I'm experiencing a serious problem with Windows Vista. I read on different forums that many people have the same problem. Here is the problem. Windows Vista takes for ever to restart or shut down. Sometimes I have to do it the old fashioned way, i.e press the reset/restart button. It keeps showing "Shutting Down" and nothing happens. Microsoft denies there is such a problem. Any help will be appreciated.
Intel Core 2 Duo
Windows Vista Home Premium
1 GB RAM
320 GB HD
My best regards to you all.

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