Turning off win xp

[Douglas Allen]

Can anyone help me.?.everytime i turn off windows xp instead of going off
automticaly it says its safe to turn off you're computer,,but when i push
the on and off button on the front of the computer it does nothing..the only
way i can turn it off is by the main switch on the back or unplug it !
thanks Doug

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

It is Now Safe to Turn Off Your Computer" Error Message When You Try to
Shut Down Your Computer
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;810903&Product=winxp

Resources to Help Troubleshoot Shutdown Problems in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308029&Product=winxp#3

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| Can anyone help me.?.everytime i turn off windows xp instead of going off
| automticaly it says its safe to turn off you're computer,,but when i push
| the on and off button on the front of the computer it does nothing..the only
| way i can turn it off is by the main switch on the back or unplug it !
| thanks Doug

 

[Enkidu]

Can anyone help me.?.everytime i turn off windows xp instead of going off
automticaly it says its safe to turn off you're computer,,but when i push
the on and off button on the front of the computer it does nothing..the only
way i can turn it off is by the main switch on the back or unplug it !
thanks Doug

Try holding the button in for 10 seconds.

Cheers,

Cliff