Community Newsletter: Q&A: Why does my PC take so long to shut down? How to fix it?
- 9/12/08 9:06 AM
I knew it!
by onezavalar - 9/7/08 12:36 AM In reply to: Steps to reduce shutdown delay. by navneetgaurI wasn't so sure but come to think of it anti-virus programs do slow down start up or shut down in computers.
Might help fixing long time shutdown
by frescar_11 - 9/17/08 12:37 AM In reply to: I knew it! by onezavalarMake your PC speed faster even power on/shut down than your original (be sure of sufficient RAM)
How?
a) Clean your system using recommended Unti-Virus program to eliminate existing Viruses (now I am simply using AVG anti-virus - free edition)
b) Eliminate Add-Aware/Mal-Ware in your system using Unti-Spy ware or any advisable program. ( now I am simply using AVG anti spy-ware-free edition)
c) Clean your system registry by using registry cleaner or any advisable program that you have, to eliminate remnants and other un use extension created during Windows and other program installation and un-installation, and net browsing. (now I presently using Wise Registry Cleaner Pro 3.7)
Wise Registry Cleaner Pro 3.7 a lot of everything can do.
1. "Optional" First install Ram Optimizer. ( now I am presently using Free Ram Optimizer XP- free ware) to eliminate unnecessary blue screen and boost memory automatically
2. Install Wise Registry Cleaner Pro 3.7 and configure
3. After installation configure everything, your Free Ram optimizer, and your Wise registry cleaner.
4. Wise Registry Cleaner Pro 3.7 Can simply clean your registry and eliminate remnants and of any program that track you computer speed to slow down.
5. Can Boost computer speed like your system, Internet, Rom, Ram, Hard disk, Video, Games, and Folders. More than twice speed of your new original one.
6. “Optional” Use additional hard drive for your private file and other document, let you Hard Disk 1 for your Windows, Office and other programs use only.
* I hope this can help every body solving computer speed problem. I a sure everyone as I presently enjoy. For a HELP email this address! frescar_11@yahoo.com.ph
PC: Maintain & Care Of:
by scootboot - 9/6/08 11:57 AM In reply to: Hi Victoria by hottroderYou should write a Step-by-step manual
on The Care and Use of your PC?
You seem to know much more than
many of us and it would be usefull.
I don't know what I really need or
don't need for my windowsXP lap.
My desktop looks like a screen saver.
scootboot
more on slow shut down
by AussieCam13 - 9/8/08 9:13 AM In reply to: Hi Victoria by hottroderin general, i recommend to my clients that they let MS download and install updates and fixes automatically, if they are not seriouisly computer literate.
in addition, when free disk space gets below 15 to 20 percent of the total, performance can degrade, backups can get slow, handling large files can get slow, and, yes, the lack of space can slow down the shutdown. solutions: first, scrape out the junk files using one of the programs we've been discussing here. run the registry fix as well. run whatever defragmenter you have--anything's better than nothing. using the control panel uninstall any programs you arent using--i know i accumulate junk in the course of time, and periodically, i go through and get rid of what i've tried and decided not to use. you can also do the same thing to Windows features. your setup may have space eating features that you don't use.
if after doing all that you still dont have 20% free disk space, it may be time to get a new hard disk drive; they're not expensive these days, at least for desktop machines, and they're relatively east to install, or geeksquad or your local geek can do it for you.
Two Things
by gocasek - 8/22/08 8:08 PM In reply to: Why does my PC take so long to shut down? How to fix it? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Try "User Profile Hive Cleanup Service." You can get it at http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=1b286e6d-8912-4e18-b570-42470e2f3582&displaylang=en. I used to have a similar or the same problem, and this has helped tremendously.
Also, I recently removed Norton 360 from my machine and replaced it with Avast! and Online Armor (both free) and shutdown and startup times are now about 10 times faster.
This one really helped me out!
by aadz11 - 9/1/08 9:04 AM In reply to: Two Things by gocasekAfter experiencing for years the same problems as Victoria seemingly without any particular reason, after installing UPHClean.exe my Windows XP now finally shuts down orderly within a few seconds just like when I started to use it a couple of years ago. Great tip! Thumbs up! Thanxalot!
Slow Shutdown
by bunnyman - 8/22/08 8:16 PM In reply to: Why does my PC take so long to shut down? How to fix it? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
With the information you've given, it sounds like a Virus or a Nasty Spyware. I would download & run a Complete system scan with Adaware 2008. Remove all infections found. Also update your AntiVirus Software & run a Full Scan with it. It could also be you are running Norton Anti-Virus and you're low on RAM (Memory) Norton uses a LOT of RAM! Please post more info like How much system memory you have, are you running Norton? You can get the Free version of Adaware 2008 here: http://www.filehippo.com/download_ad-aware/
Be SURE you update the definitions file with Adaware 2008 before scanning.
Why does my PC take so long to shut down?
by Whiskey1441 - 8/22/08 8:19 PM In reply to: Why does my PC take so long to shut down? How to fix it? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Hi Victoria,
Check out what Microsoft offers at:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308029/en-us
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/822738
Extremely Slow Shutdown
Probably the second most common shut down problem for Windows XP is that the shut down takes an excessive amount of time to complete. To understand why this happens, you must remember that the Windows operating system is not a single program, but rather a collection of individual services. Each of these services must be stopped during shut down. Therefore, a glitch related to any one of the services may prolong the shut down process or cause the shut down process to fail completely.
Many people have claimed that the Nvidia Driver Helper Service (used with Nvidia video cards) causes extremely slow shut downs. However, this is one of those cases in which an updated video driver usually solves the problem. Other people have mentioned that disabling the terminal services greatly expedites the shut down process. The Terminal Services are used for remote assistance, remote desktop, and fast user switching. If you do not use any of these features, then the Terminal Services can be safely disabled. You can access the services console by entering the SERVICES.MSC command at the Run prompt.
Another potential cause of slow system shut downs is that Windows contains an option to erase the system’s virtual memory and system hibernation cache at shut down. These security features are disabled by default because they take a long time to complete, and cause the system shutdown to look like it has frozen. Although these features are disabled by default, some privacy software will enable it.
To determine whether or not these features are enabled on your PC, enter the GPEDIT.MSC command at the Run prompt to load the Group Policy Editor. Now, navigate through the console tree to Computer Configuration | Windows Settings | Security Settings | Local Policies | Security Options. At this point, locate the Shutdown: Clear Virtual Memory Pagefile option in the column to the right and verify that it is disabled, as shown in Figure C. If this option is enabled, you can disable it by double clicking on the setting and choosing the Disabled option.
From: http://www.windowsnetworking.com/articles_tutorials/Troubleshooting-Windows-Shutdown.html
Go to Windows Update and downlaod the available updates. Also check to see if any drivers need to be updated.
Hope this helps!
Lorry
Slow Booting OS
by rkinne01 - 8/22/08 8:57 PM In reply to: Why does my PC take so long to shut down? How to fix it? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
This could be caused by Quite a number of things:
1. What did you change when this problem start? If you installed a program and thats when things went crazy try deleting or uninstalling the offending files.
2. Trying scanning your PC for any viruses or other unwanted programs, any harmful programming could slow or stop yout PC. Run a full scan on all your drives including the external ones, and isolate any nastiness you may find. My best advice to is that if you find any malicious software the ony REAL way to get rid of it is to reformat the drive and start over. Sorry.
3. Run Defrag. Defrag basically reorders your harddrive to keep it running efficiently. Think of your hard drive as a filing cabinet, each bit of data is a file you have to find before closing the drawer, if the files are not in order then find that file could take awhile. I suggest setting Defrag to run while you sleep, it could take awhile to run and isn't entertaining to run.
4. Is your hard drive getting full? A full drive will slow down your PC alot. Try getting rid of some software you no longer use. If, for example, you have Media Player, I-Tunes, Winamp, and other media players eliminate the ones you use least. Move other files to external media or consider adding a second drive your computer. Use the Windows Disk Clean Up utility to clean out temp files and other data that Windows no longer needs.
to many programs to shut down,
by jc626h - 8/22/08 9:14 PM In reply to: Why does my PC take so long to shut down? How to fix it? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Most likely your virus program takes a long time to shut down.It has to shut down any running programs on your computer. The more programs you have installed the longer it takes to shut it down.
XP PRO shutdown answer
by gwzap - 8/22/08 10:00 PM In reply to: Why does my PC take so long to shut down? How to fix it? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Victoria,
One of the first things to ask is prior to this happening, have you installed any new software? If you have, I would roll back your system to prior to that happening. If you need to use that software, re-install the software.
Also, one nice piece of 'freeware' is Auslogics regestry defrag. Go to www.auslogics.com to download the software and install. During the install, the software will inform you that you your system will restart. On bootup, the utility software will also continue to work and then your system will complete bootup. You will then also see the results of the scan.
Good Luck,
Gary
XP Takes Forever To Shutdown?
by Aoman - 8/22/08 10:03 PM In reply to: Why does my PC take so long to shut down? How to fix it? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
You are using Norton AV, ne?
Get used to it, or change your AV.
Norton Anti-Virus
by bunnyman - 8/22/08 10:12 PM In reply to: XP Takes Forever To Shutdown? by AomanIf you ARE running Norton, I agree with removing it. Go to Symantec's website & download & run their Norton Uninstaller tool. Then, Personally I suggest using AVG FREE 8.0. Get it here:
http://www.filehippo.com/download_avg_antivirus/
Get Norton's Uninstaller here, select the Norton Product/Products you have.
Norton Uninstaller link: http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162039
AVG
by scootertramp58 - 8/22/08 10:16 PM In reply to: Norton Anti-Virus by bunnymanAVG is great. Just remember to turn off your windows firewall. That will slow you down if you don't.
AVG or any kind of anti-virus
by frescar_11 - 9/19/08 9:03 PM In reply to: AVG by scootertramp58I try to used some other anti-virus program but i enjoy in a sempliest one.. What I did to enhance the speed of my computer? To avoid blue screen and refreshing the memory at all time, I use optimizer XP free ware. Maintaining my system out of error is by using PC Checup 3.25 automatically monitor system error that give you an alarm regarding the error to check it out and brings you to a high speed difragmentation of your system. Enhancing to twice the speed or higher PC speed, I used 'Wise Registry Cleaneer Pro 3.7 it is also freeware. I can say wow!... its great
May this help everyone
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