Here's some places to start, you;re not alone..

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q202633

There is a patch for Win98 2nd ED, don;t know if it will work with plain 98
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q239887

Also if you;re running Norton Antivirus, try disabling autoprotect before
shutting down

Dave Jones
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Marco A. Andino-Arguinzoni" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, August 09, 2002 9:12 PM
Subject: [PCBUILD] WIN 98 -FIRST EDITION -SHUTDOWN PROBLEM


> Hi... Everyone:
>
> When I shut- down my computer, sometimes it re-starts again. I am using
> Windows 98 First Edition. It all started, when I installed a Lexmark
> printer Z52 with a USB port . I have un-installed the printer,using the
> ADD/REMOVE  feature and, the shut- down problem continues.
>
> Your advice will be much appreciated. Thanks...
>
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