Shutdown won't switch off computer

This sounds strange. XP might not recognize your current power management abilities.

Here is a troubleshooting list from MS themselves.

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=810903

did you install xp over 98?

Here is an ms article regarding this problem:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;810903

You can also find additional info at http://labmice.techtarget.com (look under windows xp-> troubleshooting).

Cheers.

RW

For what ever reason, XP does not always enable APM when you install it.

Right click on your My Computer icon.

Select properties.

Click on the Hardware tab.

Click on device manager.

Click on View.

Select Show Hidden Devices.

Scroll through the list and find APM.

Right click on APM and select enable.

Close device manager and re-boot your PC.

Shut down should now turn your PC off.

Chas

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