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To: Tomato who wrote (5486)	8/31/1999 3:13:00 AM
From: Gottfried	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 110652

Tomato and all, If your PC hangs when you try to shut down and you're using Windows 98, but not Windows 98 SE (Second Edition), you're not alone. It's a common problem caused by the interaction between Advanced Configuration and Power Interface and the Win98 Fast Shutdown feature. To fix it, just turn off Fast Shutdown. Here's how: Click Start/Programs/Accessories/ System tools/System Information, launch the System Configuration Utility from the Tools menu, click on the General tab, click the Advanced button, then deselect Disable Fast Shutdown. I found the above tip here... winmag.com I had never looked at the 'System Configuration Utility' before. Very interesting. Must find out what Dr. Watson does. Tomato, I was prepared to pay $20/month for a decent ISP without banner ads always on top. I've always paid close to that. So here I could get this [second] PC almost for free. It all depends how you do the math. :) I also have AV as a backup ISP. Check back a week or so. I believe it was wily who made the banner almost disappear. I just put it on top to the right, so I can still see the minimize and x buttons. Gottfried