turning off computer

[alex]

have window xp office 2003 lately i relize that while turning off the
computer it will start again we have a 2nd account and my wife tells
me the same by the 2nd time on the left handside turn the computer icon
appears and only then it logs off
any suggestions syncerely alex

 

[Detlev Dreyer]

have window xp office 2003 lately i relize that while turning off the
computer it will start again

Why don't you read this newsgroup prior to posting.

"Windows XP restarts unexpectedly or restarts when you shut down the
computer" http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;en-us;320299

 

[Rock]

have window xp office 2003 lately i relize that while turning off the
computer it will start again we have a 2nd account and my wife tells
me the same by the 2nd time on the left handside turn the computer icon
appears and only then it logs off
any suggestions syncerely alex

See these links for troubleshooting tips.
http://aumha.org/win5/a/shtdwnxp.htm

Resources to help troubleshoot shutdown problems in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308029