Re: My computer won't automatically shut down when logging off

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From: Kelly (kelly_at_mvps.org)
Date: 07/13/04 

Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2004 04:09:57 -0500

Hi Laurie,

Disable everything that reads 'Wake up' in the BIOS settings. Also, I have
seen this behavior if you have a CD/DVD in the drive during a shutdown.

This edit automatically ends tasks and timeouts that prevent programs from
shutting down and clears the Paging File on Exit.

Auto End Tasks to Enable a Proper Shutdown (Line 76)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

You May Not Be Able to Shut Down Your Windows XP Computer
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;320008

Win XP Restarts Unexpectedly or Restarts When You Shut Down
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q320299

Windows XP Restarts When You Try to Shut Down Your Computer
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q311806 

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Kelly
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"Laurie" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message 
news:2ba5b01c4688e$96e56fc0$a401280a@phx.gbl...
>I currently use Windows XP and just recently when I try to
> shut my computer down it keeps restarting.  I get
> the "turn off computer" option with "stand by", "restart",
> and "turn off" options.  The "stand by" option is no
> longer highlighted so I can't even click on it.  When I
> click on the "turn off" option, it restarts my computer.
> I don't know where to start to fix this problem, nor what
> is causing it.  Can anyone help me?  I sure would
> appreciate it.
>
> Thanks
>
> Laurie

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