not really, no (i'm assuming the functionality is working as it's supposed to, it's just not very pretty). sounds like normal operation. you could contact the author. or try the shutdown.exe from xp (which, supposedly, does work on 2k). or see if you can get the 2k version from someone with the resource kit.

*rummages around*

ah, here's something else. there is a utility on 2k and xp called tsshutdn.exe, originally designed to shut down servers. typing
in a console will get you the command switches.
should get you an immediate shutdown.