Danny,

Have a look at this KB article for a good explanation of the issue :

ScanDisk Runs Even Though Windows Shut Down Correctly
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=273017

There's a link to download a shutdown patch on the above and guidance on
how to update the registry value, if necessary.

HOW TO Backup, Edit, and Restore the Registry in Windows 95, Windows 98,
and Windows Me
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=322754

MowGreen
*-343-*
Never Forgotten

Danny wrote: