Computer won't shut down, delay when starting up

When shutting down MacBook Pro (mid 2010), computer gets stuck at the grey screen and will only shut down when I hold down the power button. Also, when starting up the computer, it takes longer than usual to get to the user screen. Prior to the user screen, it sounds like the computer is trying to run a disk, but there is no disk in the drive. Any ideas as to what might be causing this?

Press and hold the power button for a few seconds until the power shuts off, then release, wait a few more seconds, and press it again briefly to restart.

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First welcome to the discussions.
The first thing I would do is Repair Permissions.
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=607640&#607640
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Welcome to the discussions.
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=122021
First I would repair permissions.
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=196761
Cheers Don

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