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by esemposki

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Windows XP does not seem to close programs automatically when you ask it to shutdown like NT and 2000 do. Is this true or is there a way to change this.

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by thechas

XP is a cross between Windows 9X and Windows 2000.
Some programs do not close in W9X when you shut down. they come right back when you boot if they were open when you shut down.

I know that this happens with Windows Explorer.

Check the MS knowledge base to see if there is a method to change this.
You can also check the XP tips at www.onecomputerguy.com

Bob has a number of tips listed to customize XP to fit your needs.

by thechas

Spent some time on my XP box.
You can force XP to shut down applications before shutting down the PC.

Create a Shut down shortcut.
The run command would be;
shutdown -f

There are other options.
I found it by searching on shutdown from the help menu.

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