Whatever operating system (OS) you are using, it's not the stability of the OS but
its maintenance that keeps your system to work with same pace in the longer run. Same is the case with Windows Vista; of course stable operating system with cool features released by Microsoft. One among other problems is that Windows Vista hangs when we turn it off.
Below is the guide how we can keep our system working fine.
Best way to start with rectifying issue is to it first identify what is wrong with your system. Say, your operating system is Vista and it hangs on shut down-better it is dig the root cause. Expert users always run a registry cleaning and PC optimizing tool to scan their machines before going into the details. There may be errors in registry of the Vista that's why it performs slowly on shut down.
Few beginners are confused with Registry Cleaning and PC optimizing tool. But after using, they are more satisfied. A regular scan is required on PC if you want that to perform better.
If you are not sure, what are the internal errors then please download a registry cleaning program and then run the setup and check your system. Few users only rely on anti-viruses but those programs are not enough for better performance.
If you are among those who are facing problem of hanging/freezing while they turn off their Vista, please follow the steps.
- A reliable registry cleaner (if you could find some from Internet which is Intel Software Partner program) that would be fine. If you cannot find that through ordinary syntax then please choose from Intel partner directory.
- Click on Start (Windows Button)>Run> Type here "misconfig" and choose the startup option. Here you would find lots of unwanted programs those started with the Vista-disable all those. There programs may the cause for slowing down of Vista on Shut down. Always remember that do not disable necessary programs.
- Compatible software is required to be deployed on machine. Say, you are using external antivirus application then remember to use external registry cleaning program to protect your Vista form hanging on Shut down.
- You need to check and upgrade your sound card drivers. In most cases these drivers are outdated and when you shut down your Vista it becomes a conflict situation that causes your computer to slow down.
The help above is meant to find a fix for the problem for Windows Vista. It is expected that you would keep that sequence applying steps.