Tips for Fixing the Slow XP Shutdown Problem

Mike Tucker — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 13:26:46 +0000

Sometimes older computers will get so cluttered with garbage and corrupt programs that they become very slow in their operations and extremely slow when trying to shut off. If you are running Windows XP and are experiencing the slow shutdown problem you can usually fix it yourself.

There are a few things that will cause this problem. When shutting down a PC your operating system closes all the applications before it shuts off completely. Some corrupt programs may hang and not close properly. The default setting for most Windows operating systems is 30 seconds. If the program will not close windows will wait the full amount of time before giving up on it. If you have multiple programs are not closing properly, it can take forever to shut down your computer. I have seen some take over 30 min.

You can manually shut down your computer by holding the power button in for four seconds or more. This is not the proper way to shut down a computer though. Doing it this way will shut your computer down, but it will also cause more errors, and could cause more corrupt files.

The problem comes with a corrupt registry. Orphaned or corrupted registry files that belong to software that is no longer on your computer or not working properly, is one of the major causes for a slow shutdown. If by some chance, you know which program is causing the problem. You can go in and manually delete it yourself. But unless you know what you’re doing this is not recommended. You could cause more harm than good. If you edit or delete the wrong registry entry you could make your PC unable to restart.

The best option to cure this problem is a good repair program. Since Windows does not come with any you will have to download a third-party program. A good registry repair program is a good investment for any computer. It should become part of your routine maintenance. Preforming regular scans and cleaning on your PC will keep it running like new and fully optimized. Your applications will load faster, and eliminate your slow shut off problem.

You will want to look over the different options the software provides before you make your purchase. Some have some really nice features the other ones don’t. Like easily removing programs from your start up, scheduled scans and updates, built-in spyware and ad aware removal and some will even have an option you can check for fast shutdowns.

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Windows XP Slow Boot Times – And What Causes Them

Mike Tucker — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 01:25:03 +0000

Windows XP slow boot times can be caused by several different things. Your computer may have ran great when you first bought it but over the years you notice it’s been slowing down considerably. There are steps you can take to speed it up.

XP is a great operating system, and most people like it better than Windows vista however, it it can become sluggish after a period of time. You may have noticed that programs are taking longer to load or you may be getting blue screens or crashes.

The first thing you’ll want to do is run a clean up on your computer to delete any programs you no longer use. Delete all your temporary files and empty your recycle bin. If your desktop is plastered with icons you will want to remove the ones that you don’t use on a daily basis. Most people don’t know this, but they do slow your computer down. Same with the icons in your quick start menu or taskbar, delete the ones you don’t need.

Next you’ll want to update and run a full anti virus scan. Have you scanned for spyware lately? If not do so. Before you go to bed tonight. You can start the defrag process this takes quite a while. And I usually do it at night while I’m sleeping. The most overlooked maintenance that should be performed on any computer is a registry tuneup.

Registry errors are the biggest cause for computer slowdowns. All your software and programs need to reference the registry when they load. Corrupt files or other errors will cause computer crashes, slow applications, and slow boot times. You can edit and repair your registry manually, but it is not recommended. If you are not an experience computer technician you may do more harm than good.

It is best to invest in a good registry repair program. They are very easy to use, and you can schedule them to run on a regular basis, at night or any other time you’re not using your computer. Using a repair program is like giving your computer a tuneup. The first time you run it you will find all types of errors and corrupt files, plus tons of orphaned registry files. After you delete the files you do not need and reboot your computer. You will immediately notice an increase in performance and speed.

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