PC won't shutdown automatically

[Linky]

Prior to upgrading to WinXP Home, WinME had no problems
turning my computer off. With XP, after I have selected
the "Turn Off" option, I am prompted with the standard
message that says it's okay to turn off my computer but I
physically have to press the power button on my tower to
do this. My hardware hasn't changed, and I haven't
touched the BIOS either. I even went sofaras to go back
to ME, and as expected, it did not have any problems
turning off my computer. Other friends of mine who have
purchased the upgrage version of WinXP Home do not
experience this problem. This has been a problem since I
first upgraded, and through all of the updates/patches
released since then. Any insight is greatly appreciated.

Thx.

 

[Mike Kolitz]

Linky,
you may find the solution to your problems at this site:
http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/shtdwnxp.htm

--
Mike Kolitz MCSE 2000
MS-MVP - Windows Setup and Deployment

Remember to check Windows Update often,
and apply the patches marked as Critical!
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com

 

[Linky]

Greetings Mike,

Bless your soul! The very first tip, in the Powerdown
Issues section of the link you provided, worked like a
charm. Thank you for taking time out of your day to help
me.

Linky

 

[Alex Nichol]

Prior to upgrading to WinXP Home, WinME had no problems
turning my computer off. With XP, after I have selected
the "Turn Off" option, I am prompted with the standard
message that says it's okay to turn off my computer but I
physically have to press the power button on my tower to
do this. My hardware hasn't changed, and I haven't
touched the BIOS either.

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.