HELP!! Windows 2000 hangs on shut down

[Scrapster]

Windows 2000 running on duron650, msi k7tpro2a, 128 kingston, HP CDR, hangs on shut down. Particularly after I hit shut down and after it gets done logging out I am stuck looking at a blank screen with an underscore (_) cursor blinking in the top left corner. The only way I can shut down is if I either unplug or hit the power switch.

This is very annoying. Oh, and this occurs even if I try to restart instead of shut down. Anyone know what I can do to fix this?

Scrapster

 

[Scrapster]

Any ideas?

 

[Factor5]

I have this problem too, i have tried everything in my power to get rid of it, but in the end, its always left me dumbfounded. any help by anyone would be great... Thanks


edit: I a gudd sphellur

 

[Scrapster]

Ok, it's not just me.

Someone must know how to attack this problem.

 

[Charles]

Do you have Windows Media Player 7 installed? If yes. Try to uninstall Adaptec's CD Burning plugin. See if it helps.

 

[Scrapster]

Charles,

Holy crap you were right on. I knew this started happening around the time I installed my cdr. So what's up with Adaptec interfering with shut down? Adaptec was opening up in the background everytime I booted up, which I didn't think anything of. But no longer and it works just fine now.

Thanks!

Scrapster

 

[Factor5]

Hrmm seems to me it happened around the time i installed my burner, i too tired to go try now, but i'll keep you posted, thanks Charles

I wonder why they diddnt bring a patch out for this or somethin...

 

[Biggs]

Look down here.

 

[G14]

LOL How'd I know he was using an AMD processor

If your using the VIA KT133 chipset you'll want to make sure you have the latest
Via 4 in 1 Win All drivers.

You will also want to check out this Microsoft KB Article regarding A patch for people with with VIA AGP and Windows 2000.

Good luck!