XP Shut Down problem

[fanghua]

Everytime I try to shut down my xp pro, it always say it has to wait for the following appliation to terminate, explore and internet connection. I have cable modem connection through router. I wonder if there is a way to elimiate the wait. I have to click end manually to shut down. Thanks!

 

[bcastner]

With a little detective work you can beat this issue:

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

http://www.theeldergeek.com/shutdown_issues_in_xp.htm

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

 

[richyd]

what services and processes do you have running in the background? try shuting down the apps running in the system tray then shut down the main PC