Re: XP wont turn off

On 24 May 2006 16:28:27 -0700, "Wagg" <news@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Just done a new install of XP home on the wifes pc, and it comes up
with the following when I tell it to turn off:

It is now safe to turn off your computer.

I know windows 98 and some others had a similar problem, but I didnt
know XP had one. I've reinstalled it twice to see if it was something
I did, and even before I load the drivers in for anything, it does
that.

If it helps any, it is a Compaq Evo D31M. The compaq's website
mentions nothing of this problem. Any help appreciated, as the thing
wont turn off by the power button, and has to be switched off at the
wall!

TIA

-Ben
Where I work there are some old Compaqs (W98 & PII 233 vintage) and
some exhibit your problem. I haven't investigated, but I believe it
may the power management settings in the BIOS, as I seem to recall
changing the settings on one system and the symptom appeared. I think
it is related to the stand-by/instant-off setting.

PeeGee
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