Want faster PC shutdowns? Master these Windows commands and tricks

Sometimes you just want Windows to shut down. But instead of shutting down quickly, the system seems to ponder, blocked by ...
Ars Technica

Windows XP shut down problem

I purchased one of the cd's of the new WindowsXP beta 2. Originally I installed it on a hd alongside Windows 2K. Right away it wouldn't shut down. I had to run 2K to turn off the computer.<BR>Then, ...
Ars Technica

Windows XP does not shut off my computer

I just installed a copy of winxp pro over win me. Before, when I shut down, it powered down and shut off my computer. Now, after installing XP, it just stops at the "it is now safe to turn off your ...
Computerworld

Vista slower than XP at start-up, shutdown, gripe users

Windows Vista users are complaining on Microsoft Corp.’s support forums about long start-up, shutdown and application load times compared with Windows XP. The users, who sound pro-Vista for the most ...