XP freezing at logout

[Guest]

A very annoying problem has been going on ever since we got our computer from
my cousin. Every know and then, when someone logs off their account, it
freezes on a picture of their desktop. Control alt delete doesn't seem to
work, so we have to shut it off by pressing the power button. Also, one time
I logged off my own account while someone elses had a radio on it and the
radio was still playing, so I don't think it completely freezes up. Does
anybody know what could be causing this or how to fix it? Thank you.

 

[Kelly]

Hi Tom,

Suggestions:

Disable everything that reads 'Wake up' in the BIOS settings. Also, I have
seen this behavior if you have a CD/DVD in the drive during a shutdown.

Shutdown Event Tracker - Line 373:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Power the Computer Off or Reboot After Shutdown

This edit controls whether Windows should automatically power down or reboot
your computer once it has finished the shutdown process.

Power Off or Reboot After Shutdown (Line 76)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

User Profile Hive Cleanup Service (Line 36) Right hand side
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

This edit automatically ends tasks and timeouts that prevent programs from
shutting down and clears the Paging File on Exit.

Auto End Tasks to Enable a Proper Shutdown (Line 76)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Shutdown.Exe - Andrej Budja (Line 52)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Windows XP Stops Responding (Hangs) During Windows Shutdown
While Saving Your Settings:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q307274
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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

Taskbar Repair Tool
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