PC won't shut down properly after loading WINXP: HELP!

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Nathan Jr.

Dell Dimension XPS T600r
Now running Windows XP
640 mb RAM
PIII 600mhz processor

After I installed XP, my computer (on warm boot or shutdown) goes through
this cycle like it's trying to shut itself down, but can't. It usually
happens three times, then actually shuts down. It can't be good for the
power supply or the hard drive, which both seem to be part of it. I updated
the BIOS to Dell's A11 from A6, which solved a couple of other problems I
was having.

Now, what might be the problem with the weirdo shutdown thing? It sounds
like it flicks power almost off, then again, then again. It just can't be
good. Please help.

Nathan Jr.
 
Hi

For shutdown/restart problems, please have a look at MVP Jim Eshelman's web site:

http://aumha.org/win5/a/shtdwnxp.htm
http://aumha.org/win5/a/tshoot.htm

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Will Denny
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User


| Dell Dimension XPS T600r
| Now running Windows XP
| 640 mb RAM
| PIII 600mhz processor
|
| After I installed XP, my computer (on warm boot or shutdown) goes through
| this cycle like it's trying to shut itself down, but can't. It usually
| happens three times, then actually shuts down. It can't be good for the
| power supply or the hard drive, which both seem to be part of it. I updated
| the BIOS to Dell's A11 from A6, which solved a couple of other problems I
| was having.
|
| Now, what might be the problem with the weirdo shutdown thing? It sounds
| like it flicks power almost off, then again, then again. It just can't be
| good. Please help.
|
| Nathan Jr.
|
|
 
Possibly a driver failing to unload, have you checked on Dell site for
driver updates?
Have you tried terminating any running apps prior to shutdown?
 
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