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by lbelle

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I just upgraded my computer from w98SE to w2k, I know about the driver issues and have gotten past that but these 2 issues have me confused. 1. When I go to start, programs, the tree opens up but it does not show all my programs although it takes up my entire screen, is there anything I can do to make the font smaller so I can see all my programs. 2. when I shut down I get the message "its safe to turn off your computer now" and it just stays there, I have to press the power button to shut down. how can I get back to the automatic shut down.

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by lcampbell

I would back up all your irreplacable data and do a format/clean install
Sounds like some of your 98 settings are still in place. If you did an in place upgrade this would be the case.
A clean install using the option to format the drive using NTFS is always the best option.(otherwise, what is the point of upgrading?)

by rawright

You might try to set your display settings to change the default fonts and resolution in order to view all your programs. A better solution might be to better organize your Start menu folder to create more groups to hold related program types, rather than displaying every individual program.

As for the shutoff options, check the power management settings in Control Panel and in your BIOS settings. Something may have come unhinged during the upgrade.

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