Windows 98 freezes when shutting down.
Issue
Windows 98 freezes when shutting down.
Cause
Windows 98 SE (Second Edition)
Windows 98 SE (Second Edition) has a patch used to fix a known issue with shutting down the computer. This file can be found on on our Windows 98 download section.
Windows 98
There are several reasons that can cause the computer not to shutdown to the "It's now safe to turn off your computer" message.