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Windows XP Shutdown

by lions Dec 26, 2004 6:56AM PST

When I turn off my system sometimes get stuck at a plain desktop( no short cuts)and I have to use the power switch to turn it off.Any sugestions ? I use win xp with sp1.
Thank you for your help.

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The good news is that it's usually not hardware.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Dec 26, 2004 7:09AM PST

At least fixing this may not cost you.

Read http://aumha.org/win5/a/shtdwnxp.php

Read http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/computersecurity/hacking/2004-11-29-honeypot_x.htm that you have made a conscious decision to stick with the least secure SP1.

Bob

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