Attempt to power off COMPUTER failed

When I try to shutdown my T60 Thinkpad (2623-D3U) using the Start | Turn Off Computer | Turn Off sequence, it does NOT shutdown until I run through the sequence a second time.
I'm running Win XP Pro sp3 and all the critical and recommended updates are installed.
When I check the Event Viewer System Log, I do find a Source:USER32 Event ID: 1073 Warning indicating:
'The attempt to power off <COMPUTER> failed.', but related explanation.
I don't want to jump all over Microsoft (just yet), but I don't remember having this problem prior to sp3.
I've seen threads for the T61s with similar issues, but no solutions. Much older threads seem to point to Roxio.
Any suggestions about where to start checking?

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There are no known viruses for Mac - was the warning screen in several languages? If so, you were most likely experiencing a kernel panic.
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If the computer successfully starts in safe mode, choose Apple menu - Software update and then download and install any updates available.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1392
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Dear Erico
Thanks for quick response.
I have tried both your proposed options;
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http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106214
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