Windows does not shutdown

Hi,

I noticed a problem recently after installing a Windows update, though I'm
not sure which one as I have updates set to automatic and I typically switch
my laptop to Standby and only reboot when I have to. I can get the system to
Standby and Hibernate, but not Restart or Shutdown.

Also, occasionally, the Hide Inactive Icons icon (<) disappears and all
icons become visible in the system tray. Clearing and re-checking the Hide
Inactive Icons checkbox in the Taskbar Properties does not seem to have any
effect.

I'm running WinXP Pro SP2 with all the latest Windows updates installed.

Any idea what could be causing both my problems?

Thanks

Repeat. Please ignore.

"ZZ_Scarab" <w_b1o2c3t4o5r6@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> I noticed a problem recently after installing a Windows update, though I'm
> not sure which one as I have updates set to automatic and I typically
> switch
> my laptop to Standby and only reboot when I have to. I can get the system
> to
> Standby and Hibernate, but not Restart or Shutdown.
>
> Also, occasionally, the Hide Inactive Icons icon (<) disappears and all
> icons become visible in the system tray. Clearing and re-checking the Hide
> Inactive Icons checkbox in the Taskbar Properties does not seem to have
> any
> effect.
>
> I'm running WinXP Pro SP2 with all the latest Windows updates installed.
>
> Any idea what could be causing both my problems?
>
> Thanks
>
>