I purchased one of the cd's of the new WindowsXP beta 2. Originally I installed it on a hd alongside Windows 2K. Right away it wouldn't shut down. I had to run 2K to turn off the computer.<BR>Then, ...

My desktop occasionally fails to shut down properly. It seems to complete Windows’ shutdown process, but then just freezes–without actually turning off. Pressing the power button accomplishes nothing.

When you're having problems with Windows XP, restarting the computer is often the best way to go. Simply turning the machine off could result in file corruption or data loss. But if your mouse isn't ...