| The Shutdown process on a Windows system is a complex procedure (for details see the Knowledge Base article Q238096 ). If a Windows system is NOT shutting down properly, it's almost always related to hardware and device driver issues.
On Windows 98, the reason for the Shutdown problem is often a conflict between the "Fast Shutdown Mode" and the Advanced-Power-Management BIOS. Microsoft suggests deactivating the "Fast Shutdown Mode" in the System Configuration Utility.
Select the "Start" menu button, then the "Run"-command. Enter "MSCONFIG" in the Open field and click on OK:
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Select the "General" tab,
then the "Advanced" button, |
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and then put a checkmark on
"Disable fast shutdown".
(on Windows 98 SE, this checkmark
is already set by default) |
If "File-and-Printer Sharing" is installed, you should also check "LM Announce". If your Windows 9x system is still not shutting down properly, you could bypass the regular Shutdown-Process by using the Quick Shutdown-method explained below:
Shutting down Windows 98 with a single double-click
On an unused area of the desktop, create (via right-mouse button) a new Shortcut:
watch the typing of lower and UPPER case characters, it MUST be: user,ExitWindows
Give it a nice name and then it is ready:
Your new Shutdown icon on the desktop: one Double-click and no questions !
If these steps don't resolve your problem, click here to try additional steps.
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