Shutdown difficulties

Question

About 1/2 the time I try to log off I encounter 2 error boxes.    The 1st:  dwwin.exe-DLL Initialization Failed     The application failed to initialize because the window station is shutting down.   After I click 'OK' on that error I get the 2nd one:   drwtsm32.exe Initialization Failed The application.....   What's the problem here?

maxd · Answer

Download and install this utility. If that doesn't fix it, AND you are familiar with editing the registry look at this possible fix. As always, backup your registry and make a System Restore point before you do the regedit.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=1B286E6D-8912-4E18-B570-42470E2F3582&displaylang=en

http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/forum/archive/t-3503.html

tgsmith · Answer

Tar63, Check your post.  Did you misspell drwts n32.exe.  If not, you may have a bug. You can initialize Dr. Watson manually.  Click Start|Run. type drwtsn32 -i. Press Enter.  This will make the necessary registry changes to make Dr Watson your default debugger.  Do this.  Restart. Logon. Do another shutdown and see if the error recurs. Tony Message Edited by tgsmith on 01-12-2006 12:43 PM

tar63 · Answer

Many thanks.  It worked as far as I can tell.  Greatly appreciate your post.

maxd · Answer

For the poster that solved your problem, you're welcome.

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