how to turn off computer

[Guest]

when i click on turn off computer, after a while, i get a message that say it
is safe to turn off computer now, how do i set the computer to turn itself
off.,
same with starting it. i have to turn off the master power switch on the
tower, because the computer will power up when i turn on the power strip i
have all my eqiupment pluged into. thanks. im running xp home. but a friend
has windows 2000 that does the same thing.

 

[Anando [MS-MVP]]

Hello,

For the starting up problem: There is an option in most BIOSes where you can set the "power up
state" to "Off" so that when you supply AC power to the machine, it does not turn on on its own

For the shutdown problem: You might want to consult this excellent shutdown troubleshooter:

Windows XP shutdown troubleshooter
http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/shtdwnxp.htm

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[Guest]

thanks, i'll check it out

Hello,

For the starting up problem: There is an option in most BIOSes where you can set the "power up
state" to "Off" so that when you supply AC power to the machine, it does not turn on on its own

For the shutdown problem: You might want to consult this excellent shutdown troubleshooter:

Windows XP shutdown troubleshooter
http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/shtdwnxp.htm

--

Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
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http://www.mvps.org


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