Didn't see the original post, but Microsoft has a patch
re. Windows 98 shutdown problems available for download from Windows
Update.
Holding the Power button for 4 sec. is a way to force shutdown on an ATX
power supply when the MB is not responding -- at least on my PC.
<> Max Timchenko [MaxVT]
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On Sat, 15 Jan 2000, Yui Shin wrote:
> Hi, I saw a similar posting on Microsoft's Direct Access Tech Support
> site. Tech support suggested in that instance to go into MSCONFIG
> from the RUN box and disable all startup options except that which
> is crucial to Windows and reboot. If this works you can re-enable
> your options one by one to find the culprit.
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> >... But, it hangs at the "Windows is
> > shutting down" screen. The only way to get it to shut off is yanking the
> > plug or holding the OFF button in for 5-10 seconds...
>
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