shutdown

[Sue]

Just wondering how you change settings on your comp to
completely do shutdown? mine says "it's now safe to turn
off your computer " and i have to push the button
manually on my box. any suggestions?? im running
windows xp proffessional.

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Sue;
Enable Advanced Power Management:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=313290

 

[Beverly Howard [Ms-MVP/MobileDev]]

Note that older computers may not have the circuitry necesary to power
down by software command...

The power button itself may answer this... if it actually cuts the power
(i.e. it "clicks") then a software shutdown is probably not possible.
If it is a "momentary contact" switch similar to the reset button,
software shutdown should be possible.

Beverly Howard [MS MVP-Mobile Devices]