Have you checked this out? http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;%5BLN%5D;822738 On Wed, 22 Mar 2006 18:47:20 -0700, "Rod Falanga" <rjfalanga@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> took time to say the following: RF> I’ve got an older machine with Windows XP Pro on it. Sometimes, but not often, it will take forget to shutdown. Any idea as to whyit takes so long? RF> RF> RF> RF> Rod We're all living in America, America is wunderbar. ***************************** New Site from The Kenzig Group! Windows Vista Links, list options and info are available at: http://www.VistaPop.com ***************************** To Unsubscribe, set digest or vacation mode or view archives use the below link. http://thethin.net/win2000list.cfm