10minute XP shutdown!

rrr · 07-29-2006, 02:03 AM

I have an HP 510n desktop, 1.2G Celeron, 512MB, running XP. Just upgraded to SP2. With only Macafee and ZoneAlert running, it take 10 minutes to shutdown (not a typo). Just goes to blue screen for 10min, then shuts off (sometimes longer). Startup is ~4 minutes. Before the SP2 upgrade it was ~4min startup and 2min shutdown.

The 4min startup does not bother me so much, but 10min for a shutdown??

I have disabled everything in msconfig/startup (exc Zone and Macafee), defrag/diskclean, ran Spybot and ran CCleaner, with no improvements.

Any suggestions? I really don't want to revert to pre-SP2, trying to stay up to date with Microsoft updates, etc.

thanks

jp198780 · 07-29-2006, 03:12 AM

you might be very infected with spyware, viruses.

Burgerbob · 07-29-2006, 03:18 AM

Are you running anything major when you shut down? or are you clean when you do? when my HDD overheats, BF2 takes up to 6-10 mins to exit, it may be something like that also.

cell4me · 07-29-2006, 03:39 AM

I would recommend reformating and reinstalling windows you have a serious issue going on there.

m0nk3ys1ms · 07-29-2006, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cell4me

I would recommend reformating and reinstalling windows you have a serious issue going on there.

I would run lots Spybot and Ad-Aware, and also run a virus scan. If these don't solve your problem, then I second cell4me in saying that you should reformat.

rrr · 07-29-2006, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jp198780

you might be very infected with spyware, viruses.

I've used Spybot, AdAware, and a couple others I can't remember. I'm running Macfee (up to date).

Any suggestions?

thanks!

rrr · 07-29-2006, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burgerbob

Are you running anything major when you shut down? or are you clean when you do? when my HDD overheats, BF2 takes up to 6-10 mins to exit, it may be something like that also.

Do you mean SP2?

I'm not running anything when I shut down.

Burgerbob · 07-29-2006, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rrr

Do you mean SP2?

I'm not running anything when I shut down.

If you arent running anything... then i that probably is a reformat operation.

rrr · 07-29-2006, 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monkeysims

I would run lots Spybot and Ad-Aware, and also run a virus scan. If these don't solve your problem, then I second cell4me in saying that you should reformat.

Yes I've already run Spybot and Awaware.

Reformat......I was hoping I didn't have to do that....

Is there a step-by-step method for doing a reformat? I realize I'll have to back up all of my files.....

Since my original Windows XP disks are pre SP2, do I need to do the "dozens" of updates from Microsoft to get back to the current SP2?? or is there a shortcut??

ahhhhhhh...........
How long will this take to do?

thanks again

m0nk3ys1ms · 07-29-2006, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rrr

Yes I've already run Spybot and Awaware.

Reformat......I was hoping I didn't have to do that....

Is there a step-by-step method for doing a reformat? I realize I'll have to back up all of my files.....

Since my original Windows XP disks are pre SP2, do I need to do the "dozens" of updates from Microsoft to get back to the current SP2?? or is there a shortcut??

ahhhhhhh...........
How long will this take to do?

thanks again

I would download Service Pack 2 and put it on a disc so you do not have to get it from Microsoft Update.
http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/...-SP2-RTM.shtml

Also, step-by-step, reinstalling Windows.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/105866-1/article.html

07-29-2006, 02:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
rrr New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6	10minute XP shutdown! I have an HP 510n desktop, 1.2G Celeron, 512MB, running XP. Just upgraded to SP2. With only Macafee and ZoneAlert running, it take 10 minutes to shutdown (not a typo). Just goes to blue screen for 10min, then shuts off (sometimes longer). Startup is ~4 minutes. Before the SP2 upgrade it was ~4min startup and 2min shutdown. The 4min startup does not bother me so much, but 10min for a shutdown?? I have disabled everything in msconfig/startup (exc Zone and Macafee), defrag/diskclean, ran Spybot and ran CCleaner, with no improvements. Any suggestions? I really don't want to revert to pre-SP2, trying to stay up to date with Microsoft updates, etc. thanks

07-29-2006, 03:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
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cell4me banned Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,486	I would recommend reformating and reinstalling windows you have a serious issue going on there.