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Opsimath
I think since SP2 I have no longer been able to reboot the computer.
There used to also be a problem with the shutdown just hanging. But
now, when shutting down, the computer, itself, will turn off - but the
monitor will stay on. To be in a position to start the computer, the
monitor must be closed. I need to press the off button and hold it
for a few seconds before the monitor turns off.
At first I suspected the monitor because of the way it is set up. I
have a Compaq that came with ME. I have installed XP at different
times, due to never ending problems, both as an upgrade and as the
original OS because I do have both programs. The computer came with a
flat panel which I think was an afterthought because the monitor
cannot be plugged into the standard computer monitor port. It has to
use the video card port. (maybe this is normal; I don't know)
I have updated all drivers and am on a second monitor. The problem
still exists. I go to shutdown, wait a minute or so, then hear the
system go down. But the monitor is still locked.
There are no obvious conflicts in the hardware manager. What else can
I look for? Any suggestions as to what is causing this? Thanks.
There used to also be a problem with the shutdown just hanging. But
now, when shutting down, the computer, itself, will turn off - but the
monitor will stay on. To be in a position to start the computer, the
monitor must be closed. I need to press the off button and hold it
for a few seconds before the monitor turns off.
At first I suspected the monitor because of the way it is set up. I
have a Compaq that came with ME. I have installed XP at different
times, due to never ending problems, both as an upgrade and as the
original OS because I do have both programs. The computer came with a
flat panel which I think was an afterthought because the monitor
cannot be plugged into the standard computer monitor port. It has to
use the video card port. (maybe this is normal; I don't know)
I have updated all drivers and am on a second monitor. The problem
still exists. I go to shutdown, wait a minute or so, then hear the
system go down. But the monitor is still locked.
There are no obvious conflicts in the hardware manager. What else can
I look for? Any suggestions as to what is causing this? Thanks.