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[Steve UK]

how do i get my computer to switch itself off?

i get the screen "it is now safe to turn off your computer".

i want it to switch off straight away.
thanks.

 

[Wesley Vogel]

[[You may receive the following message:
It is now safe to turn off your computer.]]
Your Computer May Not Shut Down After You Upgrade to Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/313290

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

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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[Ken Blake, MVP]

how do i get my computer to switch itself off?

i get the screen "it is now safe to turn off your computer".

i want it to switch off straight away.

There's good information on shutdown problems here:
http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/shtdwnxp.htm

Also read "It is Now Safe to Turn Off Your Computer" Error Message When You
Try to Shut Down Your Computer" at http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=810903