PC won't turn off automatically on XP

[lap]

Hi

After shutdown it says it's now safe to turn the pc off but it does not
power the PC off. Even with APM option ticked. It worked with w98. Do
you think that I need to update the BIOS for it to work with XP? Thanks
for suggestions

 

[Heirloom]

http://aumha.org/win5/a/shtdwnxp.php
Try the above site for assistance with your issue.
Heirloom, old and thanking MS-MVP's

 

[WTC]

Hi

After shutdown it says it's now safe to turn the pc off but it does
not
power the PC off. Even with APM option ticked. It worked with w98. Do
you think that I need to update the BIOS for it to work with XP?
Thanks
for suggestions

"It is Now Safe to Turn Off Your Computer" error message when you try to
shut down your computer
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=810903