shutdown and restart

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Hansel

When I shut down my computer, it automatically restarts.
The only way to shut it off appears to be to turn off the
main power supply switch the moment the screen turns
black. However, I am concerned that doing it this way
will corrupt some Windows files.

The computer goes through the shut down process, the CD
drive light flickers for a moment, and the reboot starts.

Any suggestion on how I can eliminate this problem?

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

Shutdown & Restart Troubleshooting
http://aumha.org/win5/a/shtdwnxp.htm

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| When I shut down my computer, it automatically restarts.
| The only way to shut it off appears to be to turn off the
| main power supply switch the moment the screen turns
| black. However, I am concerned that doing it this way
| will corrupt some Windows files.
|
| The computer goes through the shut down process, the CD
| drive light flickers for a moment, and the reboot starts.
|
| Any suggestion on how I can eliminate this problem?
|
| Hansel
 
Just adding some additional links you may wish to investigate

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q311806
Windows XP Restarts When You Try to Shut Down Your Computer
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q320299
Windows XP Restarts Unexpectedly or Restarts When You Shut Down the Computer

Windows XP Shut Down Issues
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/win_xp_restart.htm
Troubleshooting Windows XP Shutdown Issues
http://www.theeldergeek.com/shutdown_issues_in_xp.htm
 
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