Slow shutdown/reboot

[tironsi]

Every since I set my XP computer to network with my 98 computer, I am getting really slow shutdowns and reboots. I looked in Event Viewer and I see the following error message:

Event Type: Warning Event Source: Userenv Event Category: None Event ID: 1517 Date: 1/16/2003 Time: 4:31:49 PM User: NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM Computer: COMPUTERNAME Description: Windows saved user COMPUTER\username registry while an application or service was still using the registry during log off. The memory used by the user's registry has not been freed. The registry will be unloaded when it is no longer in use. This is often caused by services running as a user account, try configuring the services to run in either the LocalService or NetworkService account. For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.

Has anyone run across this and have any advice on how to resolve the issue? I have a feeling it might lead to something more serious than a delay if it keeps going.

TIA

[fatboyjim]

What does the Windows 98 computer use the XP computer for? Sounds like something is accessing the registry as you try to shutdown...

Does this event viewer message appear after EVERY slow shutdown?

Are there programs installed on the Windows 98 machine which need to access your XP computer or is the network only used for file sharing?

Thanks,

Jim

[tironsi]

I think it was happening because I usually turn the router off unless I have a file to share or have to use the printer connected to the Windows 98 computer. I disabled the connection and now the shutdown is faster.