Win98 Problem

[JHsu]

I'm having a real problem with my Win98SE system. Basically when I try to shutdown my computer, the system hangs at the "windows is now shutting down your computer" screen. So basically, every time I shut down my computer, I do so when it's not "ready" to do so. How can I fix this win98se shutdown error, and what are the drawbacks to shutting down the computer by just turning off the power?

My System:
AMD Athlon XP2000+
Asus A7V333 w/ 512 DDR333
Geforce 4 TI4200 128mb
SB LIve!

 

[buckmasterson]

Could be a program trying to close. Before you attempt to shut down, do a ctrl-alt-del to see what's running. Try selecting an item then select "end task" (System Tray and Explorer MUST stay running for 98SE, don't shut these down). Try ending one program, and then do a shut down. If it still hangs try another program, then shut down. Keep going until you have tried everything accept system tray and explorer.

 

[Bleep]

Thait is a common problem with windows 98 generally it is a corrupt windows sound file. Disable all sounds connected with user activity and see if that fixes it.

Bleep

 

[bacillus]

see if anything in here helps!