shutting down

[leo9902]

my computer has started to take a while to shut down, i go to turn off computer then turn off and it used to close down ok but now i always get a blue box come up with not responding and have to click on end now but its a nusiance as have to wait for that where as before could just shut down and leave it.

[ChuckFickens]

What's it saying is not responding?

[leo9902]

its says ending program, if you choose to end prog immediately you will lose unsaved data so i wait then it comes up to end program now click end now. which does turn it off but i never used to get that before it closed down after the first 2 clicks on the red box shutdown.

[anotheoldgit]

I also get this it's so annoying, so I too wil be interested in any answers.

[Gromit]

Try quitting all programs before shutting down. It is likely that one of them is not closing.

[netibiza]

I also have this problem on XP, so just leave the computer on 24/7.

[chelle7272]

As Gromit says, it sounds like something is still running when you are trying to shut down. Check on your task manager / processes what is running. Plus if there isn't any unsaved data its safe to click end now and it will shut down.

[Lancelot3843]

You may need to scan your computer for any unwanted cookies or malicious software that may be present.

[leo9902]

thanks everyone will try your suggestions