XP Pro takes ages to shutdown 1

[Tobez]

Had various users moan that XP takes ages to shutdown Like 1 min if not more.

I also have this on my laptop and various workstations. Anybody throw any light onto why this would happen ?

thanks.

 

[bcastner]

Add this new service to your computer:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...6D-8912-4E18-B570-42470E2F3582&displaylang=en

After doing that, you have to be a detective:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q308029

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

Or perhaps use some freeware:

http://www.karenware.com/newsletters/2003/2003-01-28.asp