I run windows XP(sp2). I have got 40GB HDD, of which about 14-15 GB is free. i have got 512 MB RAM, and no external graphics card. i have got AVG 8.0 anti virus. my problem is that when i press the shut down button, the dialog box takes about 2-3 minutes to show up. even after i press on 'Shut Down' it again takes 2-3 minutes to completely shut down. i have checked the task manager for any running applications, but it doesn't show any running applications. i have got AMD Athlon XP 1900+. if i dont use the computer for more than 10-15 minutes,and dont run any games in that duration ,then this problem does not arise.
i posted this in microsoft windows, but was advised to also post it here.