Microsoft KB Archive/154638

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Last reviewed: August 13, 1997

Article ID: Q154638 The information in this article applies to:
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0

SYMPTOMS
When you shut down your Windows NT 4.0-based computer, it may take several minutes to actually shut down.

CAUSE
The Spooler service is started and waiting for a response when you shut down.

RESOLUTION
Use the following steps to stop the Spooler service before shutting down:


 * 1) In Control Panel, double-click Services.
 * 2) Click the Spooler service, and then click Stop.
 * 3) Click Close.

STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.
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