Windows XP won't shut down

[shueytexas]

Hi. I cannot shut down or restart Windows XP in Parallels.

I can start or restart the VM, of course, but I can't actually restart Windows from within the VM. It gets to the "Windows is shutting down" screen and hangs indefinitely.

Other than an OS reinstall, any ideas how I can get Windows operating (restarting, shutting down) normally?

Thanks!

 

[derekpc]

I am having exactly the same problem. You aren't running the McAfee security suite in your windows VM by any chance? I am begining to suspect that is the culprit.

 

[shueytexas]

I am having exactly the same problem. You aren't running the McAfee security suite in your windows VM by any chance? I am begining to suspect that is the culprit.

Yep. That's probably the problem with me too.

 

[DaveB]

After removing McAfee VirusScan Plus 2007 my VM would shut down normally. SO, it seems to be the problem. Also, I tried disabling AntiVirus & Firewall prior to removing and neither effort was successful!

Dave B

 

[rickbsgu]

After removing McAfee VirusScan Plus 2007 my VM would shut down normally. SO, it seems to be the problem. Also, I tried disabling AntiVirus & Firewall prior to removing and neither effort was successful!

Dave B

Frankly, I thought the McAfee VS was more problematic than the virus risk, even on standalone PCs. It was constantly getting in the way of things, and throwing up banners.

I finally uninstalled it. Viruses are no fun, but there has to be a better solution than McAfee.

rickb

 

[James Bond 007]

Frankly, I thought the McAfee VS was more problematic than the virus risk, even on standalone PCs. It was constantly getting in the way of things, and throwing up banners.

I finally uninstalled it. Viruses are no fun, but there has to be a better solution than McAfee.

rickb

Norton and Mcafee have gone downhill in recent years. I suggest using the free version of AVG AntiVirus. There is a free AVG AntiSpyware too but I have not tried it myself.