Disable Fast Shutdown
How to disable fast shutdown.
If you've ever experienced a shutdown problem in Windows 95, the cause was most likely a problem with the device drivers uninitializing. Microsoft has resolved this problem in Windows 98 by creating a fast shutdown where the drivers aren't uninitialized. This feature is enabled by default. However, if you're experiencing shutdown problems with Windows 98, it may be necessary to disable this feature so you can troubleshoot. To do this, first launch the System Information tool. From the Start menu, select Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then System Information. Once the System Information tool launches, select System Configuration Utility from the Tools menu. Then, select the General tab, and click the Advanced button. Select the Disable Fast Shutdown check box, click OK twice, and restart your computer.