Wont shut down

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In approx 70% of times when I log off, my PC wont shut down, it goes through
proceedure to "saving your settings" and just freezes, so I have to turn off
at main switch. Any help would be greatly appreciated. PS I am 70 yrs old and
trying to get to grips with I.T.
 
DEREK T said:
In approx 70% of times when I log off, my PC wont shut down, it goes
through
proceedure to "saving your settings" and just freezes, so I have to turn
off
at main switch. Any help would be greatly appreciated. PS I am 70 yrs old
and
trying to get to grips with I.T.
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It is often caused by application software hanging or even bad drivers. Try
to check your Event Viewer under Administrative Tools. Have you installed
any third-party security programs? Try turning off Fast User Switching in
case you don't really need this feature in Control Panel|User Accounts.
 
DEREK said:
In approx 70% of times when I log off, my PC wont shut down, it goes through
proceedure to "saving your settings" and just freezes, so I have to turn off
at main switch. Any help would be greatly appreciated. PS I am 70 yrs old and
trying to get to grips with I.T.
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Something you have running in the background is not exiting gracefully.
It could be a legitimate program or it could be malware. Your
troubleshooting steps:

1. First make sure the computer is completely virus/malware-free.
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

2. If the computer is clean but still exhibits the problem, go through
this shutdown troubleshooter:
http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/shtdwnxp.htm

Standard caveat: If the procedures look too complex - and there is no
shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a
professional computer repair shop (not your local version of
BigStoreUSA). Please be aware that not all local shops are skilled at
removing malware and even if they are, your computer may be so infested
that Windows will need to be clean-installed. Have all your data backed
up before you take the machine into a shop.


Malke
 
Hello all,

I am trying to setup a backup-script with xcopy like this:

xcopy C:\projects Z:\backup\projecs /D /E /I /Y

But all files are copied each time it is run. Since /D switch is
given without date then only newer files should be copied, right? What
am I missing?

Thanks in advance!

/Rasmus


If I recall correctly the /d switch is used with a date
ie: /d:7-7-07 (can use either hyphens - or slashes /)
This then only copies files modified after this date.
The date is written in the (mm-dd-yy) format or (mm-dd-yyyy)
Month = 1-12
Day = 1-31
Year =80 - 12 or 1980 - 2012

Hope this helps
Larry
 
Larry said:
Hello all,

I am trying to setup a backup-script with xcopy like this:

xcopy C:\projects Z:\backup\projecs /D /E /I /Y

But all files are copied each time it is run. Since /D switch is
given without date then only newer files should be copied, right? What
am I missing?

Thanks in advance!

/Rasmus


If I recall correctly the /d switch is used with a date
ie: /d:7-7-07 (can use either hyphens - or slashes /)
This then only copies files modified after this date.
The date is written in the (mm-dd-yy) format or (mm-dd-yyyy)
Month = 1-12
Day = 1-31
Year =80 - 12 or 1980 - 2012

Hope this helps
Larry
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Larry, I assume that you made a mistake by posting this as a reply to Mr.
Derek T's post. Repost this a new post instead of as a reply and it is more
likely that someone will notice the header and reply. I don't know the
answer myself.
 
In approx 70% of times when I log off, my PC wont shut down, it goes through
proceedure to "saving your settings" and just freezes, so I have to turn off
at main switch. Any help would be greatly appreciated. PS I am 70 yrs old and
trying to get to grips with I.T.
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I have also found that a faulty power supply can cause this action.
Pat
 
Many thanks Allan, I turned off the Fast User Switching and my PC has shut
down ok on the first five occasions since then so I am keeping my fingers
crossed. Thanks again
 
Many thanks Malke, I tried the first suggestion from Allan and that seems to
have worked but I have made a note of your comments and will keep them for
future reference, again, thanks for your time and trouble, really
appreciated. Derek T
 
Thanks Pat. I seem to have found the answer from Allan but appreciate your
help
and will make a note in case I have further problems. Thanks again Derek T
W D Thompson
 
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