Turn off problem in Windows XP

[Basaam]

Everytime I try to turn-off my windows XP pro , I get a pop error saying dwwin.exe

What do you mean by that?

[MrChris-]

File dwwin.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32.
Known file sizes on Windows XP are 180,224 bytes (97% of all occurrence), 162,128 bytes.
It is a Windows core system file.
The program has a visible window.
The file is a Microsoft signed file. dwwin.exe is able to monitor applications.

[SalVatore]

Shutdown problems in Windows XP can be caused by many factors, just like earlier versions of Windows.

These included:

• a damaged exit sound file;
• incorrectly configured,
• damaged or incompatible hardware;
• conflicting programs;
• an incompatible, damaged, or conflicting device driver.

[jesse]

Windows XP shutdown issues mostly center around a very few issues, especially legacy hardware and software compatibility issues.

The leading cause of Windows XP shutdown problems is hardware incompatibility, including driver issues.

The best advice is: Check all drivers for all hardware devices to ensure that they are the current best for Windows XP.