Hi Bobbi,
This article may apply.
Windows 95/98 Boots Directly to "Shut Down" Screen
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q141/8/98.asp

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"bobbi" wrote in
> After windows loads at start up my computer displays the
> computer is ready to shut down and will go no further.
> thanks
> bobbi