Win 95 Shutdown Problem

First thing is try a scandisk and a defrag. Also find out what is still running by hitting ctrl-alt-del before you shut down. It could be one of the items that is started is having a problem shutting down. Make sure drivers and software are updated for that version. Windowsupdate.com might help too.

Take a look here:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;145926

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Good luck...hope this helps!

Sounds to me like some program is running in the background that is preventing you from shutting down. I've had a similar problem with Win98 due to a Big Brother software running in the background. It took up a "HUGE" amount of space when it was running. I normally just hit CTRL+ALT+DEL and ended the program then everything worked fine.

Hope this helps

Click The "Restart in MS DOS MODE" option in the "Shut Down" Menu and if Restarted in to MSDOS at any movement you can Switch OFF The System.

If it did't try "Ctrl+ALT+DEL" KEY Combination.

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