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by buzzinme

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Hi all,
Wondering if anyone has seen this one before. I have an Windows NT 4 Server, running SP6a and all hotfixes. Some time ago it began requiring me to log out twice before it actually would log out. It doesn't matter how you logout. You will have to do it two times or the desktop just stays put! I can't find any articles pertaining to this strange happening. Help is appreciated!

Thanks!

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by beermonster

Hi,
It sounds like there is a process running on the box that is not responding to the close command, although I would have expected that to be flagged via a popup message. What I'd try (when the server is not in use) is viewing the running processes in task manager, and selectively closing them down manually before logging off to see if that makes a difference. Pay particular attention to any third party apps that may be running. good luck....

by buzzinme

You called it! I found a process (VNC) which I was not using anymore. Once I uninstalled the program, and ripped it from the registry, the problem disappeared! Thanks!!

by curlergirl

I have seen this happen - in my experience it is often caused by a process running in the ntvdm (i.e., a 16-bit program or driver). Check these out first - go into Task Manager before shutting down and see if you see anything running under the ntvdm/wowexec area and try ending that process or processes first before shutting down. Hope this helps!

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