computer does not power all way down

[Gary]

Computer was upgradet from windowa 98 to windows xp under
win98 it powered all way down but under windows xp only
powers part way down and you got to turn power off to get
to power down. any help will be of great help.

Thanks
Gary

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi Gary,

Control Panel/Power Options, you likely need to enable APM. It is not
enabled by default.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Windows
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone

 

[Alex Nichol]

Computer was upgradet from windowa 98 to windows xp under
win98 it powered all way down but under windows xp only
powers part way down and you got to turn power off to get
to power down.

A probable cause is that your installation found the BIOS does not
adequately support the 'Advanced Configuration & Power Interface'
(ACPI). It then installs the older APM, but leaves it disabled. Go to
Control Panel - Power Options, and if there is an APM page, check
'Enable APM' on it.