computer takes ages to shutdown

ward1 · 12-24-2008, 03:02 PM

computer takes ages to get to the shutdown menu atleat 5 mins

any suggestions?

Janck · 12-24-2008, 03:10 PM

It depends on how good your computer is and also how many programs you use. Some programs take a bit longer to shut down. I had a similar problem with an older computer, it was just slow.

Try defregmentating and cleaning registry but i'm not sure that it will work.

Dustbytes · 12-24-2008, 04:48 PM

Simple defrag + msconfig edit.

ward1 · 12-24-2008, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Dustbytes

Simple defrag + msconfig edit.

have dun the msconfig and it comes with startup programs and has quick/real time player ticked and itunes ticked do u reckon i shud un tick n maybe this will help it shttin down (the pc)

Dustbytes · 12-24-2008, 05:01 PM

Unclick everything you do not use... this includes real time player, quicktime player, AIM, MSN... everything you do not use.

ward1 · 12-24-2008, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Dustbytes

Unclick everything you do not use... this includes real time player, quicktime player, AIM, MSN... everything you do not use.

ok may thanks will let u know how i get on

Dustbytes · 12-24-2008, 05:04 PM

Type each line on the list on here if what you did doesn't help, i will try to help if i am still in front of the screen... or else you'll have to wait until tomorrow.

jnamaya · 12-24-2008, 05:31 PM

most of the times when computer take long to shutdown is because there are many applications open. kill programs that are running on your computer for nothing go to START RUN and on type MSCONFIG and hit Enter. then on the startup tab remove the programs you don't need to load...

there are some registry hacks you can do too to speed it up..

ward1 · 12-24-2008, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dustbytes

Type each line on the list on here if what you did doesn't help, i will try to help if i am still in front of the screen... or else you'll have to wait until tomorrow.

think its sorted....any other probs that occur i will let u know cheers

ward1 · 12-24-2008, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ward1

think its sorted....any other probs that occur i will let u know cheers

still no luck

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ward1 banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 67	computer takes ages to shutdown computer takes ages to get to the shutdown menu atleat 5 mins any suggestions?

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Janck New Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 23	It depends on how good your computer is and also how many programs you use. Some programs take a bit longer to shut down. I had a similar problem with an older computer, it was just slow. Try defregmentating and cleaning registry but i'm not sure that it will work. __________________ How to buy computer \| Hardware, computer, laptop reviews

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Dustbytes Bronze Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 71	Simple defrag + msconfig edit. __________________ Laptop T5750 Core 2 Duo 3GB Ram 32Bit Vista Home Premium 15.4'' HD LCD

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Dustbytes Bronze Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 71	Unclick everything you do not use... this includes real time player, quicktime player, AIM, MSN... everything you do not use. __________________ Laptop T5750 Core 2 Duo 3GB Ram 32Bit Vista Home Premium 15.4'' HD LCD

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Dustbytes Bronze Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 71	Type each line on the list on here if what you did doesn't help, i will try to help if i am still in front of the screen... or else you'll have to wait until tomorrow. __________________ Laptop T5750 Core 2 Duo 3GB Ram 32Bit Vista Home Premium 15.4'' HD LCD

12-24-2008, 05:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
jnamaya New Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston Age: 29 Posts: 3	most of the times when computer take long to shutdown is because there are many applications open. kill programs that are running on your computer for nothing go to START RUN and on type MSCONFIG and hit Enter. then on the startup tab remove the programs you don't need to load... there are some registry hacks you can do too to speed it up.. __________________ Tech Tips Last edited by ian; 12-29-2008 at 03:21 AM.

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