Windows 98SE shutdown problems

[southerngq]

I am having a problem shutting down my system with Windows 98SE. I have downloaded all of the patches and suppliments available but still cannot shutdown properly.
When I shut the unit down, instead of "actually" shutting down, I get the message" it is now safe to turn off your computer" but the system never goes any further than that.

I am sure this is a easy fix but I do not know what it is.
I appreciate any help.

Thanks,
Darren

 

[kwill]

Hmmm I remember someone having this terouble - if you go into Control Panel, then Power Management - have a look around there - I cant access mine at the momnet so I cant be of further help! Sorry!

 

[flavallee]

Let's take a look at your startup load.

Click Start - Run, type in MSCONFIG, then click OK - Startup(tab).

Write down everything in the left column next to the squares, then post the list here. Make note of which ones are checked, and make sure they're spelled correctly.

 

[NotRite²]

Disabling "Fast Find" was a solution I ran across for a 98SE pc that also had the shutdown patches installed some time back. Sorry I don't remember all the particulars to doing this, just that it was an answer that I finally found somewhere and it then worked fine.

Good Luck!