Lag in Windows XP Pro when clicking "Shut Off computer"

Kremerica

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hey guys,
I search for shut off computer and couldn't find what I was looking for.

I got a new motherboard and cpu, I installed them and used the same hdd and OS.
everytime I have upgraded previously if I changed major hardware I would have to reinstall windows. But for some reason windows just booted and started running. Me being lazy, I havn't reinstalled the OS. so everything runs ok but I have a big time lag when I click the shut off computer button. up to 1 minute wait times.

what should I do to clear out the old hardware settings/info, and is that the problem causing this lag ?

I edited the registry to turn the autoshutdown and shut down times to faster times....

what is causing this lag ?
thanks
 

Cares

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You should reinstall the OS obviously. It is highly recommended to NOT do what you did.