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a windows 2000 workstation does not shut down or reboot. it just hangs after closing all programms. what is wrong and how can this be rectified?

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by dave.osborne

I would start with this ...

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315409
(HOW TO: Troubleshoot Shutdown Problems in Windows 2000)

There are so many causes, but this covers a wide range of possible ones.

One other might behere ...

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;146092
(How to Increase Shutdown Time for Services to Close Properly)

Try the main trouble shooting one first, then the second. If neither help, go to MS KB and pick windows 2000 ... search for "shutdown trouble"

Hope this helps.

-Dave

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