Computer will not shut down. Claims Finder will not quit.

My system is Mac OS X 10.5.8 The computer will not restart. The error message is that Finder refuses to quit. I have not tried to power off the computer using power button b/c I am concerned that might lead to more problems. Other applications seem to be running slow but the failure to restart is the big problem. Any help would be appreciated.

Hello KathleenB,
Have you tried manually killing the Finder processes by using *Activity Monitor* which you can be located by going to *Applications -> Utilties -> Activity Monitor*. Look for the Finder process and click the *Quit Process* button. Don't worry if Finder processes reappear.
Then go ahead and try restarting your system to see if that helps.
B-rock

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Unplug the computer's power cord.
Wait fifteen seconds.
Attach the computer's power cord.
Wait five seconds, then press the power button to turn on the computer.
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