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Question

I get this message when shutting down. What is it and how can I fix it??

dwwin.exe - DLL Initialization Failed -
The application failed to initialize because the window station is shutting down.

BDBuntz

fudgieguys · Answer

Read this posting with a similar issue you are talking about.   http://forums.us.dell.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=si_hijack&message.id=3205&query.id=171878#M3205

bdbuntz · Answer

Thank you, I have followed all of the instructions and we'll see how it goes! BDBuntz

Philou94 · Answer

Hi
I had the same problem since I bought a Dell Laptop (D810) and the solution is the following:
I have downloaded and installed the latest version of Dell QuickSet from Dell web site and now, everthing works fine. No more error message occurs during this last month.
I have flashed the BIOS too the same day.
Yours sincerely

Bonjour
J'ai le même message depuis plusieurs mois sur mon Portable Dell (D810) et la solution est la suivante:
J'ai téléchargé et installé la version la plus récente de Dell QuickStet et tout fonctionne désormais correctement. Je n'ai plus aucune erreur depuis un mois.
J'ai aussi flashé le BIOS le même jour.

Cordialement

bdbuntz · Answer

From what I can tell it seems like QuickSet is an application for laptops.  The computer I am having trouble with is a desktop Dell.  I don't feel comfortable using Quickset without knowing more about it.  Thanks for your response, tho.   BD Buntz

Philou94 · Answer

Hi
You are right, but it shows that the problem is a program out of date in (or bugged) the startup menu.

Start Menu > Run... > MSCONFIG > Startup tab

You should desactivate one or more items and see whether the problem still appears or not. (sorry for my english language!)

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