uber_pwnzor Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Hey A friend of mine has got a problem; her Windows XP computer won't shut down, nothing happenes when she tries to shut it down. I've googled this a bit, but can't find anything about this specific problem. Does anyone know what this might be, and what the solution could be? Edit: I know that you can take the battery out, hit the computer with a baseball bat or hold down the power button, but I'm kinda looking for something to make this go away. Second edit: and no, witching OS is not an option. Third edit: it's a problem that keeps coming back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apples Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Pull the plug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Columbo Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Just hold the power button down for ~10 seconds. Obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeak Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Pull the plug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uber_pwnzor Posted September 4, 2012 Author Share Posted September 4, 2012 Obviously you could do that, but I'm kinda looking for a more long term solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonLever Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 People are still using Windows XP? Amazing since it is 10+ years old. Anyone use DOS? Anyway, when my computer freezes like that I just unplug the cord, wait a minute, plug it back it and power it on again and it reboots. It may come with a screen that says windows stop unexpectedly and it will give a range of options. Just follow instructions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everybody Hates Raymond Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Tell your friend to stop browsing shady porn and that she isn't actually the millionth visitor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonLever Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Obviously you could do that, but I'm kinda looking for a more long term solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueberries Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Get a hammer and smash it or buy Windows 7 or what Trip said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armada Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 People are still using Windows XP? Amazing since it is 10+ years old. Anyone use DOS? Anyway, when my computer freezes like that I just unplug the cord, wait a minute, plug it back it and power it on again and it reboots. It may come with a screen that says windows stop unexpectedly and it will give a range of options. Just follow instructions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uber_pwnzor Posted September 4, 2012 Author Share Posted September 4, 2012 Wow, you people are amazing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeak Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Obviously you could do that, but I'm kinda looking for a more long term solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SukhKular Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Obviously you could do that, but I'm kinda looking for a more long term solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjh Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Its the best Windows operating system they've made. Sure, its outdated but it is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armada Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Is it stuck on the desktop or is it frozen in the "Windows is shutting down" part? http://t0.gstatic.co...F80dcICEtBe&t=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SukhKular Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 I still use XP. I've never used 7 so I can't really comment but Vista was s**t. Probably going to upgrade to 8 as long as there are no major complaints as MS recently announced that they will be ending support for XP in 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Columbo Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 I wish Windows would stop putting out new crappy operating systems and focus on making just one good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonLever Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Seriously, the only practical solution besides buying a new computer or OS is to restore the computer to a previous time and see if the problem goes away. If not, you have to reintall Windows XP. After time the OS gets bloated and filled with junk. You need a clean install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armada Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 I still use XP. I've never used 7 so I can't really comment but Vista was s**t. Probably going to upgrade to 8 as long as there are no major complaints as MS recently announced that they will be ending support for XP in 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Depends if the problem is 1-time or ongoing. A 1-time problem will usually sort itself out after a manual poweroff and reboot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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