i have windows xp and just installed the new service pack 2......
well..when i try to shut off computer..i get a "socket notification error" message
does that effect microsoft outlook? i can reveive emails..but they are not getting sent out...or at least not in a timely manner.....
how do i fix the error messge?

Your best solution would be a System Restore in the Control Panel under Performance & Maintenance. About 18% of the users installing SP2 have had various problems with this Service Pack. You can go back to the last Restore Point before you installed this update.

I'm in the military and we have been directed by the ACERT, Army Computer Emergency Response Team, to hold off installing this Service Pack until Microsoft has resolved some of these issues.

Good Luck!

Scott,

esparzatj is correct concerning an immediate solution. I'm no expert, but I'm gonna guess that because your socket error message happens during shutdown it may have to do with some internal (to Windows) connection rather than Outlook. It could be some program running in the background like a firewall that uses an internet connection, say for auto-updates. Then, when you want to shut down, either the program won't or Windows can't let go the connection.

I would do as esparzatj suggests, then run an internet search on something like <Windows XP SP-2 socket notification error>. You might try first at Microsoft Support. Their information is often surprisingly helpful. That way you could find out how to fix the problem in SP-2.

Good Luck.