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22132	2001-10-21 00:20:00	Hi, Have traced my WinME shutdown probs to two things - graphics driver and Norton Auto-Protect. Solved the display driver one, but about norton... It never used to cause problems on my previous ME install (I did a clean install last week) What settings may I have enabled that makes a difference? If I have to disable it,(this does solve the prob) how do I do this automatically before shutdown without adding another app like exits to my startup which is full enough already. Cheers G P	Guest (0)
22133	2001-10-21 05:34:00	Have you downloaded the latest Norton updates and patches. You do not really need TSR autoprotect if you have the Utilities installed and can make running repairs as and when necessary.	Guest (0)
22134	2001-10-21 07:04:00	Are you sure it is Auto-protect that is the problem?? I have had no problems with Me and Nortons (Systemworks) since re-installing with manual control of all functions except Auto-protect. Try it.	Guest (0)
22135	2001-10-21 11:46:00	...i would echo 'Tom B's' question as to how sure you are that Norton's is causing a problem with shut down (?) Another possibility (and this is a strange one which can affect Windows 9x and ME) is the Sound File which plays at shut down. I'm unable to give credit for this possible solution, just something I picked up on my travels. Apparently, if there is a problem with that file - the system will 'hang' while it 'waits' for it to 'play'. Try disabling that sound file and see if it cures your annoyance. Good luck with resolving your problem. Cheers !!! e_	Guest (0)
22136	2001-10-21 22:23:00	Cheers for the answers, but it isn't a sound file - I hate them and have them all disabled. I know it's Norton, because my machine never shuts down - always hangs on a black screen. If I manually disable Norton before shutting down, it shuts down perfectly every time. Will have to visit symantecs website and see what they have to offer. G P	Guest (0)
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