MAK,
Try doing a system restore. This will remove all of the updates. Then,
download the updates, install, then try restarting again. Sometimes it might
take a while to complete the tasks. How long did you wait when it was on the
"Windows is shutting down" screen?
MAK wrote:
>Just wondering if an Windows Update might be causing the following problem;
>
>Just reinstalled XP and have finished taking all the updates... now when
>you go to "Restart" the computer it hangs at 'Windows is shutting' and will
>not restart.
>
>No problems with normal "Shutdown" Shut downs correctly and then turns
>back on normally.
>
>Any known issues with possibly one of the updates that might cause this
>"Restart" issue.
>
>Sincerely would appreciate any suggestions.
>
>Many Thanks!!!
>
>MAK
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