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Win XP Shutdown Problems!

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by wino460

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Ever since I let windows install updates and security patches/fixes when I log off or just try to shut down the system it will only reboot. I have also noticed that after extended run times ( leave system on 24/7 ) I some time find it rebooted or back at log in page. an example is I just switched from the spam laiden Earthlink to SBC DSL they said to run it continuesly for 10 days, okay no problem except that after not being on the workstation for 18 hours I found it back at the log-in screen any Idea's gang??

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by scott.heath

Check your event logs, turn off Automatic reboot in system failure. That is under Contro Panel, System, Advcnaed then click the Settings button under Startup and Recovery.

by wino460

Most of these I know about but this came with an auto upgate and then reared it ugly head.

by dmiles

Shutdown problems in Windows XP can be caused by many factors, just like earlier versions of Windows. These included: a damaged exit sound file; incorrectly configured, damaged, or incompatible hardware; conflicting programs, or an incompatible, damaged, or conflicting device driver.

For a step-by-step troubleshooting method that applies to all versions of Windows 9x, see the generic Windows Shutdown Troubleshooter. Some of its steps may be found to apply to Windows XP as well, though many will not.

by thechas

First, SBC only requires your modem to be on for 10 days. This is so they can verify that your line is setup for the optimum speed possible.

Unless you are using an Internal DSL modem, you can turn the PC off. Just make sure that the modem has power.

Next, there are many hardware combinations that can cause XP shut-down problems.
I ended up changing my sound card and modem to get XP to shut down properly on my system.

There is a good XP shut down trouble shooting guide posted at www.aumha.org

Chas

by wino460

this problem occured after the installation of Microsoft updates, I remember seing something about this, but do not remember where I thought it was here at tech repulic in the Windows XP newsletters but I cannot find it

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