Windows 7 RC doesn't shut down

[Hellhammer]

So, I installed Windows 7 RC to my iMac yesterday. I installed all updates and rebooted it and it was fine no problems at all. Then I installed anti-virus program called F-Secure (it's a good finnish program, been running it on 4 other computers) and I rebooted again. Now it doesn't shut down. It just stays on "Shutting down" text and the circle is running. I had this same problem on my PC laptop.

This isn't a big issue but I'm afraid to hold down the power button to shut down my Mac every time I use Windows.

If anyone else is having this problem, all help is appreciated.

 

[NextTuesday]

Sounds like F-Secure. Remove it and try again?
It might not support Windows 7 yet is all.
A good alternative (and free) is AVG Anti-Virus.

 

[Hellhammer]

Sounds like F-Secure. Remove it and try again?
It might not support Windows 7 yet is all.
A good alternative (and free) is AVG Anti-Virus.

It shouldn't. My PC did the same before I installed it and F-Secure costs 70€ per year and it's good. I'll remove it and try again...

 

[justflie]

I'm using Avast antivirus and W7 shuts down really fast with no hanging. If you were running the Windows 7 beta (build 7000) and upgraded to the RC, that could be the issue also. Many people in the know have recommended a complete reinstall (wipe the old windows out and start over).

But in this case, it sounds like the AV you installed is the culprit.

 

[markojug]

Have you considered to use VMWare or Parallels instead? No need to hard boot your Mac cause of Windows 7. Costs a bit but it is very good...

 

[Hellhammer]

I'm using Avast antivirus and W7 shuts down really fast with no hanging. If you were running the Windows 7 beta (build 7000) and upgraded to the RC, that could be the issue also. Many people in the know have recommended a complete reinstall (wipe the old windows out and start over).

But in this case, it sounds like the AV you installed is the culprit.

I just booted in safe mode and everything was fine and shutted down in few seconds. As I said, F-Secure shouldn't be a problem because It owrked fine on my PC.

Now I have another problem. My network is 4 bars out of 5 so it should be fast but it takes ages to load any page in Windows. No matter which browser I use. First 10 minutes it's very slow but now it works perfectly. Why?

 

[Hellhammer]

I rebooted on Windows again and it didn't shut down -> had to push the power button. Then I booted to Windows again and ended all F-Secure processes -> still no go, didn't shut down.

I rarely use Windows but it would be nice that it is not going to harm my Mac because forcing to shut down isn't good for computer.

I'm just clueless what to do