Can't shut down system preferences

After changing display settings while using VGA port to remote display laptop will not shutdown because System Preferance will not shut down. Shutdown grey-Ed.

If you can't close System Preferences, press Alt, Command and Esc keys to get the "Force Quit" window. Then, choose "System Preferences" and force quit it. Finally, you will be able to turn off the computer

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    After going on line I am unable to shut down the computer without using the power button. If I start up and don't go on line I am able to shut down with no problem. I have even redone my internet connection. Have a dial up connection. I have done a clean install and after still having the problem I did another install. I have used Preferential Treatment and DiskWarrior but am still having the same problem. Have checked the permissions and trashed some preference files without any luck. When the computer is running I am not having any other problems, just can't shut down.
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  • Can't shut down / restart after Leopard upgrade

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  • Pro can not shut down

    last night ,i uploaded 30G data to my pro ,then it can't shut down. 5 hours.   i bought it on August 23

    Sorry it took me so long to write back, But unfortunately this didn't help my issue.
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  • Can't shut down computer. K9A2GM

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  • I CAN NOT SHUT DOWN MAC AIR

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