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Configuring Shutdown

Discussion in 'Legacy Windows' started by Uncle, 2003/09/05.

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    Uncle

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    How do I configure Windows notnot to check the A Drive upon shutting down?
    Thank you!
     
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    First thing that comes to mind is a virus program such as Norton, set to check floppy on shutdown. Open up the program properties and tell it to stop.

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    Wish I could give ya' an exact "single answer, Quick Fix" but floppy drives seeks are caused by several different reasons. Since this ones on a Shutdown, the most likely is the Virus Scanner Option.

    Other areas that may controls floppy drive seeks. Rather lengthy but pretty thorough:

    Scroll to section entitled, "Floppy (or other drive) Access Annoyance ".
    http://members.aol.com/axcel216/newtip2.htm#ANNOY
     
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    PeteC

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    Agree with Ann - Norton could well be the culprit - especially earlier versions.

    The disable feature is tucked away in an obscure corner - can't remember where - check out the Help file.
     
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    Uncle

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    Thank you! Norton was the right avenue to pursue.
     
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    Uncle

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    For the record. Right click on Norton icon. Select "Configure Norton Anti-Virus ". Click "AutoProtect" and in the drop-down menu select "Advanced ". Then uncheck Scan floppy disc in A: for Boot viruses when shutting down.
    Thanks again!
     
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    Your most welcome and thank you for suppling the more directly routed specifics to Disable this particular annoyance. :D
     
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    Seconded :)
     
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