My computer will not shut down.

[Frank Martin]

When I turn off the computer via WindowsXP it
starts up again all by itself after a few
second's pause.


How can I fix this because I now have to shut
it off via the power switch?

Please help, Frank

 

[devil_himself]

When I turn off the computer via WindowsXP it
starts up again all by itself after a few
second's pause.

How can I fix this because I now have to shut
it off via the power switch?

Please help, Frank

WINDOWS XP SHUTDOWN & RESTART TROUBLESHOOTING
http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/shtdwnxp.php

WINDOWS SHUTDOWN & RESTART CENTER TROUBLESHOOTING in 15 STEPS
http://www.aumha.org/win4/a/shutdown.htm

Advanced troubleshooting for shutdown problems in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308029

 

[Frank Martin]

"devil_himself"
message

WINDOWS XP SHUTDOWN & RESTART
TROUBLESHOOTING
http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/shtdwnxp.php

WINDOWS SHUTDOWN & RESTART CENTER
TROUBLESHOOTING in 15 STEPS
http://www.aumha.org/win4/a/shutdown.htm

Advanced troubleshooting for shutdown
problems in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308029

Thanks, I am working thru
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/320299/

I will reply when I fix it.