If it's W98 there is a patch from microsoft to sort out shut down problems. You'll haveto find it as I can't remember whhere it is. There is also a very comprehensive troubleshooter at the same place.
Ok so I had a look this is for w98SE
http://support.microsoft.com/support...&SA=ALLKB&FR=0
[This message has been edited by spannersatcx (edited 12 April 2000).]